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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

222 XSEMOT history

222 XSE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

222 XSE silver 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 Oct 2026
Mileage
155,485 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
222 XSE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
2 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

222 XSE was last recorded at 155,485 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,460 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
4,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,485 miles
  • 2024 – 146,034 miles
  • 2022 – 139,069 miles
  • 2021 – 132,602 miles
  • 2020 – 126,042 miles
  • 2019 – 117,637 miles
  • 2018 – 108,351 miles
  • 2017 – 98,611 miles
  • 2016 – 97,496 miles
  • 2015 – 96,747 miles
  • 2014 – 93,980 miles
  • 2013 – 91,060 miles
  • 2012 – 88,181 miles
  • 2011 – 85,101 miles
  • 2010 – 82,364 miles
  • 2009 – 78,427 miles
  • 2008 – 73,505 miles
  • 2007 – 68,613 miles
  • 2006 – 64,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,485 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion (rear suspension components)

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake flexi hose slightly twisted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorb-er has minimum damping effect

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,485 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    155,485 miles
    Test number
    522203104940
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion (rear suspension components)

  2. Fail155,460 miles (+9,426)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,460 miles
    Test number
    255449035496
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in front of the join (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in front of the join (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipes / rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,034 miles (+6,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    146,034 miles
    Test number
    386979894131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,069 miles (+6,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,069 miles
    Test number
    626986223334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass132,602 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,602 miles
    Test number
    948130339798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,042 miles (+8,405)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,042 miles
    Test number
    874854036377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,637 miles (+9,286)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,637 miles
    Test number
    703163988009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,351 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,351 miles
    Test number
    430810985015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake flexi hose slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail108,294 miles (+9,683)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,294 miles
    Test number
    185137206595
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake flexi hose slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass98,611 miles (+1,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,611 miles
    Test number
    968109436206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass97,496 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,496 miles
    Test number
    948075080298
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorb-er has minimum damping effect
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail97,496 miles (+749)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,496 miles
    Test number
    739821656324
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorb-er has minimum damping effect
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass96,747 miles (+2,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,747 miles
    Test number
    320014191773
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass93,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,980 miles
    Test number
    317337084239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,980 miles (+2,920)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,980 miles
    Test number
    318046984218
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass91,060 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,060 miles
    Test number
    249568963288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,181 miles
    Test number
    666294982259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,181 miles (+3,080)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,181 miles
    Test number
    589114282251
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass85,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,101 miles
    Test number
    336699671257
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail85,101 miles (+2,737)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,101 miles
    Test number
    765588871256
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass82,364 miles (+3,937)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,364 miles
    Test number
    532897870278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,427 miles (+4,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,427 miles
    Test number
    810036569226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass73,505 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    73,505 miles
    Test number
    281752588206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,613 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,613 miles
    Test number
    901200397252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,698 miles
    Test number
    472726996215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,698 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,698 miles
    Test number
    560556096264
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about 222 XSE

What vehicle is registration 222 XSE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 222 XSE on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Oct 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 222 XSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 222 XSE expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 222 XSE?
The MOT on 222 XSE expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 222 XSE done?
222 XSE was recorded at 155,485 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 4,790 miles a year.
Has 222 XSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 222 XSE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 222 XSE 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 222 XSE find?
222 XSE passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; underbody corrosion (rear suspension components).

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