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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

T26 SRJMOT history

T26 SRJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 135,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,319 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 SRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 SRJ was last recorded at 135,319 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,266 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
3,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,319 miles
  • 2024 – 134,742 miles
  • 2023 – 134,466 miles
  • 2022 – 134,224 miles
  • 2021 – 133,816 miles
  • 2020 – 133,053 miles
  • 2019 – 132,199 miles
  • 2018 – 131,785 miles
  • 2017 – 124,986 miles
  • 2016 – 115,180 miles
  • 2015 – 109,978 miles
  • 2014 – 101,603 miles
  • 2013 – 87,754 miles
  • 2012 – 81,991 miles
  • 2010 – 76,732 miles
  • 2009 – 74,713 miles
  • 2008 – 72,696 miles
  • 2007 – 68,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,319 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,319 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,319 miles
    Test number
    192849236941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,266 miles (+524)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,266 miles
    Test number
    629480914799
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,742 miles (+276)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,742 miles
    Test number
    909444417985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,466 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,466 miles
    Test number
    269873983474
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail134,466 miles (+242)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,466 miles
    Test number
    138413439927
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass134,224 miles (+408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,224 miles
    Test number
    232252513920
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively OS and NS (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  7. Pass133,816 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,816 miles
    Test number
    188126732730
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS and NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail133,816 miles (+763)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,816 miles
    Test number
    706136279432
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS and NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,053 miles (+854)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,053 miles
    Test number
    827801922849
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass132,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,199 miles
    Test number
    469082821914
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail132,199 miles (+414)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,199 miles
    Test number
    177507816200
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass131,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,785 miles
    Test number
    750853164302
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail131,783 miles (+6,797)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,783 miles
    Test number
    716117021420
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass124,986 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,986 miles
    Test number
    952744633841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,617 miles (+3,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,617 miles
    Test number
    812489867544
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass115,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,180 miles
    Test number
    392748496091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail115,180 miles (+5,202)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,180 miles
    Test number
    698096960076
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass109,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,978 miles
    Test number
    627950905153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail109,978 miles (+8,375)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,978 miles
    Test number
    997490805139
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass101,603 miles (+109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,603 miles
    Test number
    705391204124
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail101,494 miles (+13,740)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,494 miles
    Test number
    468659994059
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass87,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,754 miles
    Test number
    375752503140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,754 miles (+54)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,754 miles
    Test number
    137841503181
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail87,700 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,700 miles
    Test number
    916173853052
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass87,700 miles (+5,709)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,700 miles
    Test number
    945873453080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,991 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,991 miles
    Test number
    789575402074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,732 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    76,732 miles
    Test number
    172173240366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,713 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    74,713 miles
    Test number
    474626909449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass72,696 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,696 miles
    Test number
    330464988283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass68,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,108 miles
    Test number
    853702167227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T26 SRJ

Does T26 SRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 SRJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T26 SRJ?
The MOT on T26 SRJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 SRJ done?
T26 SRJ was recorded at 135,319 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,689 miles a year.
Has T26 SRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 SRJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T26 SRJ 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 T26 SRJ find?
T26 SRJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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