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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T826 BLRMOT history

T826 BLR is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 66,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
66,920 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T826 BLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T826 BLR was last recorded at 66,920 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,920 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,920 miles
  • 2022 – 66,630 miles
  • 2021 – 63,126 miles
  • 2019 – 62,842 miles
  • 2017 – 61,612 miles
  • 2016 – 59,574 miles
  • 2012 – 59,102 miles
  • 2010 – 58,300 miles
  • 2009 – 57,746 miles
  • 2008 – 57,403 miles
  • 2007 – 55,286 miles
  • 2006 – 53,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,920 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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    66,920 miles
    Test number
    608949817208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail66,920 miles (+290)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,920 miles
    Test number
    735774623578
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass66,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,630 miles
    Test number
    323903841135
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail66,626 miles (+3,500)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,626 miles
    Test number
    678329219421
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass63,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,126 miles
    Test number
    114809767146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,126 miles (+284)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,126 miles
    Test number
    322761105663
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,842 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    548985033498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,612 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,612 miles
    Test number
    361473527114
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Fail61,612 miles (+6)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,612 miles
    Test number
    610741703812
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Fail61,606 miles (+84)1 failure13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,606 miles
    Test number
    303380127870
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail61,522 miles (+1,948)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,522 miles
    Test number
    269672815570
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced foggy (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass59,574 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    726625832092
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all at rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail59,570 miles (+468)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,570 miles
    Test number
    463080570375
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexys (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all at rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass59,102 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,102 miles
    Test number
    287021142252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,093 miles (+793)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    357809422266
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass58,300 miles (+554)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,300 miles
    Test number
    433159340402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass57,746 miles (+343)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,746 miles
    Test number
    731165259395
    • NoteAirbag light on.

  18. Pass57,403 miles (+2,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,403 miles
    Test number
    371525998243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass55,286 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    202584227323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,169 miles
    Test number
    524117596220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T826 BLR

Does T826 BLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T826 BLR is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T826 BLR?
The MOT on T826 BLR is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T826 BLR done?
T826 BLR was recorded at 66,920 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 714 miles a year.
Has T826 BLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T826 BLR has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T826 BLR 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 T826 BLR find?
T826 BLR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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