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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

3 DXSMOT history

3 DXS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 169,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

3 DXS 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 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
169,497 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
3 DXS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

3 DXS was last recorded at 169,497 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 4,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,185 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,312 miles
Average per year
5,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,497 miles
  • 2025 – 165,185 miles
  • 2024 – 158,974 miles
  • 2023 – 152,729 miles
  • 2022 – 146,493 miles
  • 2021 – 138,936 miles
  • 2020 – 130,470 miles
  • 2019 – 122,614 miles
  • 2018 – 115,216 miles
  • 2016 – 103,271 miles
  • 2015 – 95,731 miles
  • 2014 – 94,236 miles
  • 2013 – 91,863 miles
  • 2012 – 89,389 miles
  • 2011 – 88,012 miles
  • 2010 – 86,084 miles
  • 2009 – 84,581 miles
  • 2008 – 83,225 miles
  • 2007 – 77,684 miles
  • 2006 – 64,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,497 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear fual cap seal pereshing and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,497 miles (+4,312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    169,497 miles
    Test number
    211071282198
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,185 miles (+6,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    165,185 miles
    Test number
    377749184464
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    158,974 miles
    Test number
    624334351858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Fail158,974 miles (+6,245)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,974 miles
    Test number
    365866945671
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Pass152,729 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    152,729 miles
    Test number
    627293586590
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fual cap seal pereshing and cracking

  6. Fail152,725 miles (+6,232)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,725 miles
    Test number
    252932220368
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fual cap seal pereshing and cracking

  7. Pass146,493 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,493 miles
    Test number
    657440843012
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail146,492 miles (+7,556)1 dangerous5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,492 miles
    Test number
    528633057656
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,936 miles (+8,466)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,936 miles
    Test number
    288327196693
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit inner section (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,470 miles
    Test number
    620859662240
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail130,470 miles (+7,856)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,470 miles
    Test number
    944340248026
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass122,614 miles (+7,398)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,614 miles
    Test number
    764804942112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-40-18 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades smearing

  13. Pass115,216 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,216 miles
    Test number
    457251975809
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody kit fitted obscuring inner and outer sills

  14. Fail115,216 miles (+11,945)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,216 miles
    Test number
    720206769393
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody kit fitted obscuring inner and outer sills

  15. Pass103,271 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,271 miles
    Test number
    116364694404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoot to full to check

  16. Fail103,271 miles (+7,540)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,271 miles
    Test number
    365164092378
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoot to full to check

  17. Fail95,731 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,731 miles
    Test number
    179217115297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  18. Pass95,731 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,731 miles
    Test number
    427237715228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,236 miles (+2,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,236 miles
    Test number
    607717194297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass91,863 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,863 miles
    Test number
    839225903319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,389 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,389 miles
    Test number
    527254152270
    • NoteAdv-corrosion on front brake discs.

  22. Fail89,388 miles (+1,376)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,388 miles
    Test number
    377604352236
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdv-corrosion on front brake discs.

  23. Pass88,012 miles (+1,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,012 miles
    Test number
    415310251217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass86,084 miles (+1,503)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,084 miles
    Test number
    902751280260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront underside support plate damaged

  25. Pass84,581 miles (+1,356)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    84,581 miles
    Test number
    933945989221
    • NoteNsr tyre has cut in tyre 30 cm long mainly edge protector.
    • NoteOsr tyre has nail in,not leaking at present,

  26. Pass83,225 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,225 miles
    Test number
    441944088251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,684 miles (+12,689)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,684 miles
    Test number
    843393227148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,995 miles
    Test number
    403876426130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about 3 DXS

What vehicle is registration 3 DXS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 3 DXS on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2001. 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 3 DXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 3 DXS is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 3 DXS?
The MOT on 3 DXS is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 3 DXS done?
3 DXS was recorded at 169,497 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,236 miles a year.
Has 3 DXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 3 DXS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 3 DXS 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 3 DXS find?
3 DXS passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: fuel cap seal; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, and 1 more.

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