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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

X26 MJPMOT history

X26 MJP is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

X26 MJP blue 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 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,922 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 MJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 MJP was last recorded at 97,922 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,920 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,922 miles
  • 2025 – 97,537 miles
  • 2024 – 97,366 miles
  • 2023 – 96,192 miles
  • 2022 – 94,681 miles
  • 2021 – 93,060 miles
  • 2020 – 92,029 miles
  • 2019 – 87,553 miles
  • 2018 – 82,893 miles
  • 2016 – 81,121 miles
  • 2015 – 79,771 miles
  • 2014 – 77,741 miles
  • 2013 – 72,947 miles
  • 2012 – 69,999 miles
  • 2011 – 66,298 miles
  • 2010 – 60,964 miles
  • 2009 – 53,973 miles
  • 2008 – 37,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,922 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise fuel cap seal perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAdvise offside rear diff bearing excessive playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Advise rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Advise rear diff leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,922 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,922 miles
    Test number
    166175771009
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside rear diff bearing excessive play

  2. Fail97,920 miles (+383)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,920 miles
    Test number
    965347310376
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside rear diff bearing excessive play

  3. Pass97,537 miles (+171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,537 miles
    Test number
    931725549731
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Pass97,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,366 miles
    Test number
    491985275691
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear Diff seal leaking slight play in o/s/r driveshaft
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Fail97,366 miles (+1,174)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,366 miles
    Test number
    900996894314
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear Diff seal leaking slight play in o/s/r driveshaft
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass96,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,192 miles
    Test number
    958067331598
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Advise rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail96,192 miles (+1,511)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,192 miles
    Test number
    366405076326
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Advise rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,681 miles (+1,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,681 miles
    Test number
    680624086507
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in n/s/f steering rod

  9. Pass93,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,060 miles
    Test number
    296795193481
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail93,060 miles (+1,031)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,060 miles
    Test number
    967193842795
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,029 miles
    Test number
    489434808893
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear diff leaking

  12. Fail92,029 miles (+4,476)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,029 miles
    Test number
    740282301175
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Advise brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear diff leaking

  13. Pass87,553 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,553 miles
    Test number
    600078342631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,893 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,893 miles
    Test number
    765781996129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,121 miles (+1,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,121 miles
    Test number
    904281418177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower headlight adjuster actuator broken
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays obscuring testable items
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted obscuring outer seals

  16. Pass79,771 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,771 miles
    Test number
    676651835162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,741 miles (+4,794)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,741 miles
    Test number
    717812634115
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass72,947 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,947 miles
    Test number
    628883333154
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail72,944 miles (+2,945)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,944 miles
    Test number
    106373633183
    • FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass69,999 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,999 miles
    Test number
    166881732196
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail69,999 miles (+3,701)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,999 miles
    Test number
    579711632166
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass66,298 miles (+5,334)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,298 miles
    Test number
    639073131182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,964 miles (+6,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,964 miles
    Test number
    274911430414
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass53,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,973 miles
    Test number
    450183559174
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  25. Fail53,973 miles (+16,688)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,973 miles
    Test number
    683433059142
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  26. Pass37,285 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,285 miles
    Test number
    501792468189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,880 miles
    Test number
    180566438076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X26 MJP

Does X26 MJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 MJP is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 MJP?
The MOT on X26 MJP is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 MJP done?
X26 MJP was recorded at 97,922 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,404 miles a year.
Has X26 MJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 MJP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X26 MJP 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 MJP find?
X26 MJP passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: advise fuel cap seal perished; advise offside rear diff bearing excessive play.

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