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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

X26 CPCMOT history

X26 CPC is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 6 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2023.

X26 CPC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
126,727 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 CPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 CPC was last recorded at 126,727 miles on 30 Nov 2023, 860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,867 miles · 4 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
860 miles
Average per year
5,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,727 miles
  • 2021 – 125,867 miles
  • 2020 – 122,589 miles
  • 2019 – 120,801 miles
  • 2018 – 116,107 miles
  • 2017 – 105,074 miles
  • 2016 – 91,498 miles
  • 2015 – 82,220 miles
  • 2014 – 80,574 miles
  • 2013 – 70,824 miles
  • 2012 – 58,750 miles
  • 2011 – 43,267 miles
  • 2010 – 41,233 miles
  • 2009 – 36,153 miles
  • 2008 – 33,029 miles
  • 2007 – 31,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,727 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,727 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,727 miles
    Test number
    607241654962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,867 miles (+3,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,867 miles
    Test number
    909705909536
    • 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))

  3. Pass122,589 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,589 miles
    Test number
    562717247276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail122,587 miles (+1,786)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,587 miles
    Test number
    503223162031
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass120,801 miles (+4,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,801 miles
    Test number
    945646778439
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass116,107 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,107 miles
    Test number
    448679890638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slight bind

  7. Fail116,107 miles (+11,033)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,107 miles
    Test number
    402576034698
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slight bind

  8. Pass105,074 miles (+13,576)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,074 miles
    Test number
    701998405872
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass91,498 miles (+9,278)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,498 miles
    Test number
    342881352325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,220 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,220 miles
    Test number
    277772915429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,219 miles (+1,645)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,219 miles
    Test number
    128621715146
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass80,574 miles (+9,750)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,574 miles
    Test number
    109183404222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,824 miles (+12,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,824 miles
    Test number
    166706683131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass58,750 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,750 miles
    Test number
    739613672181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,541 miles (+15,274)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,541 miles
    Test number
    268004562478
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass43,267 miles (+2,034)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,267 miles
    Test number
    656849901020
    • NoteFront/rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

  17. Pass41,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,233 miles
    Test number
    134067820036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    233862220086
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass36,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,153 miles
    Test number
    124426619496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,153 miles (+3,124)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,153 miles
    Test number
    120966519405
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass33,029 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,029 miles
    Test number
    124441728069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,403 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,403 miles
    Test number
    813495287175
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about X26 CPC

Does X26 CPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X26 CPC expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X26 CPC?
The MOT on X26 CPC expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X26 CPC done?
X26 CPC was recorded at 126,727 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2023, an average of 5,810 miles a year.
Has X26 CPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 CPC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on X26 CPC 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 X26 CPC find?
X26 CPC passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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