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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S803 TJXMOT history

S803 TJX is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 92,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

S803 TJX red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
92,481 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S803 TJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S803 TJX was last recorded at 92,481 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,468 miles · 14 May 2023
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
2,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,481 miles
  • 2023 – 92,468 miles
  • 2022 – 92,450 miles
  • 2021 – 92,426 miles
  • 2020 – 90,866 miles
  • 2019 – 89,524 miles
  • 2018 – 87,548 miles
  • 2017 – 84,914 miles
  • 2016 – 83,415 miles
  • 2015 – 79,778 miles
  • 2014 – 75,815 miles
  • 2013 – 74,611 miles
  • 2012 – 73,065 miles
  • 2011 – 71,097 miles
  • 2010 – 69,147 miles
  • 2009 – 69,134 miles
  • 2008 – 63,420 miles
  • 2007 – 57,336 miles
  • 2005 – 39,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,481 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,481 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    92,481 miles
    Test number
    890847175908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,468 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,468 miles
    Test number
    837620978051
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  3. Pass92,450 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    92,450 miles
    Test number
    343548546684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,426 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    92,426 miles
    Test number
    574013074759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,231 miles
    Test number
    826589968876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,231 miles (+1,365)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,231 miles
    Test number
    124888876138
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,866 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,866 miles
    Test number
    485869438740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,524 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,524 miles
    Test number
    737262952919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail89,521 miles (+1,973)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,521 miles
    Test number
    912513500341
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass87,548 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,548 miles
    Test number
    340175581220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,914 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,914 miles
    Test number
    800979733923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,415 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,415 miles
    Test number
    550396088615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,413 miles (+3,635)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,413 miles
    Test number
    658759953320
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass79,778 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,778 miles
    Test number
    215899785057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,776 miles (+3,961)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,776 miles
    Test number
    246837585011
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s windscreen cracked

  16. Pass75,815 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,815 miles
    Test number
    656269504003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,611 miles
    Test number
    386520013008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,611 miles (+1,546)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,611 miles
    Test number
    605560413091
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass73,065 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,065 miles
    Test number
    118200012492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail73,065 miles (+1,968)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,065 miles
    Test number
    955570912065
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail71,097 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,097 miles
    Test number
    309706901038
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass71,097 miles (+1,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,097 miles
    Test number
    607386801036
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass69,147 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,147 miles
    Test number
    584529410020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,134 miles (+5,714)3 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,134 miles
    Test number
    112655159364
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass63,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,420 miles
    Test number
    713632258351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,420 miles (+6,084)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,420 miles
    Test number
    881422458341
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass57,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    57,336 miles
    Test number
    243831057353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail57,336 miles (+5,304)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,336 miles
    Test number
    202301657387
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass52,032 miles (+12,260)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,032 miles
    Test number
    702029557016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise some damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall †advise n/s door sticking
    • NoteAdvise some travel to handbrake †

  30. Pass39,772 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    39,772 miles
    Test number
    901488225326
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres on legal limit †advise front tyres low on edges

Questions about S803 TJX

Does S803 TJX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S803 TJX is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S803 TJX?
The MOT on S803 TJX is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S803 TJX done?
S803 TJX was recorded at 92,481 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 2,629 miles a year.
Has S803 TJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S803 TJX has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S803 TJX 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 S803 TJX find?
S803 TJX passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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