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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

S26 JXYMOT history

S26 JXY is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

S26 JXY purple 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 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
86,545 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 JXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 JXY was last recorded at 86,545 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,744 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
801 miles
Average per year
3,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,545 miles
  • 2023 – 85,744 miles
  • 2022 – 84,139 miles
  • 2021 – 82,652 miles
  • 2020 – 72,072 miles
  • 2017 – 72,067 miles
  • 2015 – 67,168 miles
  • 2014 – 59,787 miles
  • 2013 – 58,095 miles
  • 2011 – 55,860 miles
  • 2010 – 54,654 miles
  • 2009 – 49,907 miles
  • 2008 – 44,708 miles
  • 2007 – 39,824 miles
  • 2006 – 34,434 miles
  • 2005 – 22,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,545 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,545 miles (+801)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,545 miles
    Test number
    754925621681
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass85,744 miles (+1,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,744 miles
    Test number
    860982970661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,139 miles (+1,487)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,139 miles
    Test number
    143502164015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    82,652 miles
    Test number
    432739928340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,652 miles (+10,580)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,652 miles
    Test number
    135047504605
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass72,072 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,072 miles
    Test number
    774104929450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,067 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,067 miles
    Test number
    179511109598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,168 miles (+7,381)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,168 miles
    Test number
    300754453054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,787 miles (+1,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,787 miles
    Test number
    495324824227
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass58,095 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,095 miles
    Test number
    878839203048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    117404621309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail55,860 miles (+1,206)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    277444321334
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass54,654 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,654 miles
    Test number
    581310110347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,907 miles
    Test number
    510318019303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,907 miles (+5,199)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,907 miles
    Test number
    664551319309
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass44,708 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,708 miles
    Test number
    694080328390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,359 miles (+4,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,359 miles
    Test number
    951233418321
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass39,824 miles (+5,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,824 miles
    Test number
    344304237374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass34,434 miles (+11,727)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,434 miles
    Test number
    510790826329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,707 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,707 miles
    Test number
    363587455420
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  21. Pass22,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    22,707 miles
    Test number
    890557255279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 JXY

Does S26 JXY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 JXY expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 JXY?
The MOT on S26 JXY expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 JXY done?
S26 JXY was recorded at 86,545 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 3,205 miles a year.
Has S26 JXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 JXY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2021.
Has the mileage on S26 JXY 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 JXY find?
S26 JXY passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside rear rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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