
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc
P263 TKXMOT history
P263 TKX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,760 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 138,760 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2020
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,615 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P263 TKX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 27 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P263 TKX was last recorded at 138,760 miles on 11 Sept 2020, 3,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2016.
- Previous MOT
- 135,724 miles · 19 Jan 2016
- Between the last two tests
- 3,036 miles
- Average per year
- 3,615 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2020 – 138,760 miles
- 2016 – 135,724 miles
- 2015 – 135,698 miles
- 2013 – 120,318 miles
- 2010 – 115,157 miles
- 2009 – 106,217 miles
- 2008 – 100,734 miles
- 2007 – 92,969 miles
- 2006 – 85,914 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed / coated
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 789663590001
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed / coated
FailMileage not read3 dangerous16 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 518907247171
- DangerousFront Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousFront Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorFuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s floors have been repaired and heavily undersealed
PassMileage not read7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 619000303109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
FailMileage not read6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 557955196224
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
PassMileage not read1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 172435943619
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18)(cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18)(cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 138,760 miles
- Test number
- 805999968511
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 887948185330
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 249896175519
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 765823121526
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
FailMileage not read3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 909755974388
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass135,724 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 135,724 miles
- Test number
- 216371568111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,698 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,698 miles
- Test number
- 848811474692
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Fail135,698 miles9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,698 miles
- Test number
- 904232002859
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Across front (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 179490314398
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 445147304323
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass120,318 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 120,318 miles
- Test number
- 917547703193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,314 miles (+5,157)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,314 miles
- Test number
- 436896393090
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass115,157 miles (+8,940)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 115,157 miles
- Test number
- 160353020204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,217 miles (+5,483)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 106,217 miles
- Test number
- 430792059038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,734 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 100,734 miles
- Test number
- 803204828036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,654 miles (+7,685)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,654 miles
- Test number
- 893942328024
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass92,969 miles (+7,055)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 92,969 miles
- Test number
- 101104957444
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass85,914 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 85,914 miles
- Test number
- 744570036064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,914 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,914 miles
- Test number
- 474498026037
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about P263 TKX
- Does P263 TKX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P263 TKX expired on 27 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P263 TKX?
- The MOT on P263 TKX expired on 27 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P263 TKX done?
- P263 TKX was recorded at 138,760 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2020, an average of 3,615 miles a year.
- Has P263 TKX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P263 TKX has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on P263 TKX ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on P263 TKX find?
- P263 TKX passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 15 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy; front integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 12 more.
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