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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

S3 XCJMOT history

S3 XCJ is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 23 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

S3 XCJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
80,550 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XCJ was last recorded at 80,550 miles on 21 May 2026, 730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,820 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
730 miles
Average per year
2,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,550 miles
  • 2025 – 79,820 miles
  • 2024 – 78,119 miles
  • 2023 – 77,920 miles
  • 2022 – 77,301 miles
  • 2021 – 76,839 miles
  • 2020 – 75,307 miles
  • 2019 – 72,824 miles
  • 2018 – 72,824 miles
  • 2017 – 70,704 miles
  • 2016 – 67,684 miles
  • 2015 – 62,869 miles
  • 2014 – 56,379 miles
  • 2013 – 50,458 miles
  • 2012 – 48,838 miles
  • 2011 – 47,637 miles
  • 2010 – 36,329 miles
  • 2009 – 30,859 miles
  • 2008 – 30,329 miles
  • 2007 – 29,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,550 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,550 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    80,550 miles
    Test number
    166058921121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,820 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,820 miles
    Test number
    215192103235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,119 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,119 miles
    Test number
    381435111579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,920 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,920 miles
    Test number
    249570676787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,301 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,301 miles
    Test number
    852760988180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,839 miles (+1,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,839 miles
    Test number
    505037748698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass75,307 miles (+2,483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,307 miles
    Test number
    994539888672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryRear centre to rear exhaust clamps broken.
  8. Pass72,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,824 miles
    Test number
    530971240274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,824 miles (+2,120)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,824 miles
    Test number
    902690674377
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass70,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    420037939458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,704 miles (+3,020)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    637248681948
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass67,684 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,684 miles
    Test number
    991360426729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,869 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,869 miles
    Test number
    805070703163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,700 miles (+4,321)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,700 miles
    Test number
    539857495153
    • FailureService brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass56,379 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,379 miles
    Test number
    378912604279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,458 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,458 miles
    Test number
    388043603414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,838 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,838 miles
    Test number
    367611542263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,637 miles (+11,308)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,637 miles
    Test number
    726575501370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,329 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,329 miles
    Test number
    464698650282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,859 miles (+530)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,859 miles
    Test number
    613749099282
    • NoteStone chips and road marks front windscreen.
    • NoteWater ingress offside side repeater.
  21. Pass30,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,329 miles
    Test number
    260513718304
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Fail30,329 miles (+591)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,329 miles
    Test number
    873872618358
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
  23. Pass29,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,738 miles
    Test number
    790655927389
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S3 XCJ

Does S3 XCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XCJ is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 XCJ?
The MOT on S3 XCJ is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XCJ done?
S3 XCJ was recorded at 80,550 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,747 miles a year.
Has S3 XCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XCJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on S3 XCJ 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 S3 XCJ find?
S3 XCJ passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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