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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

S26 BRNMOT history

S26 BRN is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2023.

S26 BRN grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2024
Mileage
149,278 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 BRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 BRN was last recorded at 149,278 miles on 19 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,278 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,278 miles
  • 2022 – 146,894 miles
  • 2021 – 142,934 miles
  • 2020 – 140,668 miles
  • 2019 – 134,584 miles
  • 2017 – 128,395 miles
  • 2016 – 121,587 miles
  • 2015 – 115,584 miles
  • 2014 – 106,452 miles
  • 2013 – 100,381 miles
  • 2012 – 92,741 miles
  • 2011 – 83,382 miles
  • 2010 – 68,253 miles
  • 2009 – 51,989 miles
  • 2008 – 42,606 miles
  • 2007 – 32,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,278 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,278 miles
    Test number
    280042682525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail149,278 miles (+2,384)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,278 miles
    Test number
    913962975856
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass146,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,894 miles
    Test number
    528945043338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,893 miles (+3,959)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,893 miles
    Test number
    637475829515
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass142,934 miles (+2,266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,934 miles
    Test number
    618250372055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,668 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    140,668 miles
    Test number
    945123985578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,660 miles (+6,076)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,660 miles
    Test number
    342125040452
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass134,584 miles (+6,189)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,584 miles
    Test number
    528659770753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,395 miles (+6,808)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,395 miles
    Test number
    807063879994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,587 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,587 miles
    Test number
    295344997305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,584 miles (+9,132)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    115,584 miles
    Test number
    918792418348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,452 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,452 miles
    Test number
    578332244297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,381 miles
    Test number
    898048643215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,381 miles (+7,640)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,381 miles
    Test number
    357675143207
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass92,741 miles (+98)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,741 miles
    Test number
    169376352288
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSmall crack in front number plate

  16. Fail92,643 miles (+9,261)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,643 miles
    Test number
    646361652258
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSmall crack in front number plate

  17. Pass83,382 miles (+15,129)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,382 miles
    Test number
    466389941293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,253 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,253 miles
    Test number
    872226170003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,195 miles (+16,206)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,195 miles
    Test number
    851824270029
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,989 miles (+9,383)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,989 miles
    Test number
    623683249034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,606 miles
    Test number
    520618738055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,606 miles (+10,140)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,606 miles
    Test number
    850898438023
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass32,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,466 miles
    Test number
    482044047070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 BRN

Does S26 BRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 BRN expired on 18 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 BRN?
The MOT on S26 BRN expired on 18 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 BRN done?
S26 BRN was recorded at 149,278 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2023, an average of 7,004 miles a year.
Has S26 BRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 BRN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S26 BRN 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 S26 BRN find?
S26 BRN passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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