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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

X21 RFNMOT history

X21 RFN is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 23 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 57,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

X21 RFN silver 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 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
57,783 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X21 RFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X21 RFN was last recorded at 57,783 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 3,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,169 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,614 miles
Average per year
2,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,783 miles
  • 2025 – 54,169 miles
  • 2023 – 51,032 miles
  • 2022 – 50,918 miles
  • 2021 – 48,814 miles
  • 2020 – 45,718 miles
  • 2019 – 41,340 miles
  • 2018 – 39,870 miles
  • 2017 – 38,447 miles
  • 2015 – 37,754 miles
  • 2014 – 35,368 miles
  • 2013 – 33,542 miles
  • 2012 – 32,029 miles
  • 2011 – 29,202 miles
  • 2010 – 24,692 miles
  • 2009 – 11,959 miles
  • 2008 – 11,067 miles
  • 2007 – 10,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,783 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,783 miles (+3,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    57,783 miles
    Test number
    722174716506
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    54,169 miles
    Test number
    566547025147
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail54,169 miles (+3,137)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,169 miles
    Test number
    677342223028
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,032 miles (+114)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    51,032 miles
    Test number
    800555708390
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass50,918 miles (+2,104)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,918 miles
    Test number
    963052842319
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass48,814 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,814 miles
    Test number
    185218980918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,718 miles (+4,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,718 miles
    Test number
    986121442854
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLimited handbrake reserve travel remaining

  8. Pass41,340 miles (+1,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,340 miles
    Test number
    641349201491
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass39,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,870 miles
    Test number
    761710153533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,870 miles (+1,423)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,870 miles
    Test number
    937483793861
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass38,447 miles (+693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,447 miles
    Test number
    317006682083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass37,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,754 miles
    Test number
    665998975170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,754 miles (+2,386)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,754 miles
    Test number
    589955275195
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  14. Pass35,368 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,368 miles
    Test number
    956743904254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,542 miles (+1,513)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,542 miles
    Test number
    159969883101
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass32,029 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,029 miles
    Test number
    955681192187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,202 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,202 miles
    Test number
    985987681100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,692 miles (+12,733)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,692 miles
    Test number
    421317090171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,959 miles (+892)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    11,959 miles
    Test number
    660695559142
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has light damage to inner wall no cords showing.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has punture repair.

  20. Pass11,067 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    11,067 miles
    Test number
    114415088196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    10,431 miles
    Test number
    421444467138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X21 RFN

Does X21 RFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 RFN is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X21 RFN?
The MOT on X21 RFN is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X21 RFN done?
X21 RFN was recorded at 57,783 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 2,523 miles a year.
Has X21 RFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X21 RFN has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on X21 RFN 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 X21 RFN find?
X21 RFN passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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