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BMW M3

White · Petrol · 2009 · 4,000 cc

X26 KTYMOT history

X26 KTY is a white petrol BMW M3 first used on 26 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2023 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 130,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2022.

X26 KTY white 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 5 Jul 2023
Mileage
130,321 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2022
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 KTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 KTY was last recorded at 130,321 miles on 6 Jul 2022, 12,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,811 miles · 15 May 2021
Between the last two tests
12,510 miles
Average per year
9,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,321 miles
  • 2021 – 117,811 miles
  • 2020 – 101,226 miles
  • 2019 – 95,027 miles
  • 2018 – 85,626 miles
  • 2017 – 79,161 miles
  • 2016 – 69,441 miles
  • 2015 – 58,406 miles
  • 2014 – 47,331 miles
  • 2013 – 44,073 miles
  • 2012 – 38,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,321 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Covers prevent full inspection to some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,321 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,321 miles
    Test number
    941601569940
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,321 miles (+12,510)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,321 miles
    Test number
    751179929499
    • Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from engine Filler cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,811 miles (+16,585)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,811 miles
    Test number
    293279145611
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and cuts but not showing cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront under tray damage

  4. Pass101,226 miles (+6,199)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    101,226 miles
    Test number
    951483594305
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Fail95,027 miles (+9,401)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,027 miles
    Test number
    406118701718
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre perished replacement recommended
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass85,626 miles (+85)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,626 miles
    Test number
    220821952816
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers prevent full inspection to some components

  7. Fail85,541 miles (+6,380)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,541 miles
    Test number
    915524539854
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre running very close to under wheel arch covers
    • AdvisoryCovers prevent full inspection to some components

  8. Pass79,161 miles (+9,720)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,161 miles
    Test number
    678105683394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,441 miles (+11,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,441 miles
    Test number
    964208498868
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Side Front.. (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass58,406 miles (+11,075)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,406 miles
    Test number
    218607855152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,331 miles (+3,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,331 miles
    Test number
    996237454126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass44,073 miles (+5,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,073 miles
    Test number
    787445373123
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass38,485 miles (+251)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,485 miles
    Test number
    547022592103
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f brake wearindicator wire disconnected

  14. Fail38,234 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,234 miles
    Test number
    278645362100
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f brake pad warning wire disconected
    • NoteScratch marks on o/s/f bumper corner

Questions about X26 KTY

Does X26 KTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X26 KTY expired on 5 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X26 KTY?
The MOT on X26 KTY expired on 5 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X26 KTY done?
X26 KTY was recorded at 130,321 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2022, an average of 9,152 miles a year.
Has X26 KTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 KTY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on X26 KTY 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 KTY find?
X26 KTY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2022 with 2 minor defects: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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