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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

400 NCXMOT history

400 NCX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 90,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

400 NCX black 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,177 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
400 NCX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

400 NCX was last recorded at 90,177 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,876 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
301 miles
Average per year
3,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,177 miles
  • 2025 – 89,876 miles
  • 2024 – 87,154 miles
  • 2023 – 80,356 miles
  • 2022 – 73,416 miles
  • 2021 – 65,040 miles
  • 2020 – 63,593 miles
  • 2019 – 62,442 miles
  • 2018 – 60,681 miles
  • 2017 – 58,570 miles
  • 2016 – 55,456 miles
  • 2015 – 53,838 miles
  • 2014 – 51,015 miles
  • 2013 – 46,188 miles
  • 2012 – 40,873 miles
  • 2011 – 33,345 miles
  • 2010 – 29,410 miles
  • 2009 – 24,710 miles
  • 2008 – 20,477 miles
  • 2007 – 15,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,177 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,177 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,177 miles
    Test number
    724842917381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,876 miles (+2,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    89,876 miles
    Test number
    105538387385
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,154 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,154 miles
    Test number
    951225245892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,356 miles
    Test number
    901085979589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail80,346 miles (+6,930)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,346 miles
    Test number
    436942110680
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass73,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,416 miles
    Test number
    126592379626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,394 miles (+8,354)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,394 miles
    Test number
    914705544698
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass65,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,040 miles
    Test number
    338162310883
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail65,040 miles (+862)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,040 miles
    Test number
    892736866896
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass64,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    112903715216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,178 miles (+585)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    691250268757
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass63,593 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,593 miles
    Test number
    275970632195
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryOutstanding vehicle manufacturer recall active.
  13. Fail63,593 miles (+1,151)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,593 miles
    Test number
    379545180163
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryOutstanding vehicle manufacturer recall active.
  14. Pass62,442 miles (+1,761)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,442 miles
    Test number
    800456231074
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
  15. Pass60,681 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,681 miles
    Test number
    378484803452
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  16. Fail60,681 miles (+2,111)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,681 miles
    Test number
    568091112665
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  17. Pass58,570 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,570 miles
    Test number
    404132327422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail58,569 miles (+3,113)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,569 miles
    Test number
    657137710427
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass55,456 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,456 miles
    Test number
    568115746175
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp illuminated.
  20. Fail55,445 miles (+1,607)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,445 miles
    Test number
    427934341979
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp illuminated.
  21. Pass53,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,838 miles
    Test number
    475153605284
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Fail53,838 miles (+2,823)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,838 miles
    Test number
    578573705256
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass51,015 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,015 miles
    Test number
    269354914247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,009 miles (+4,821)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,009 miles
    Test number
    587253614201
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  25. Pass46,188 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,188 miles
    Test number
    745450303294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,873 miles (+7,528)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,873 miles
    Test number
    339698182148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,345 miles
    Test number
    218569991477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Fail33,345 miles (+3,935)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,345 miles
    Test number
    857739491179
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass29,410 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,410 miles
    Test number
    904984950268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,710 miles
    Test number
    231117959202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail24,710 miles (+4,233)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,710 miles
    Test number
    373605059271
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  32. Pass20,477 miles (+5,328)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,477 miles
    Test number
    644386048287
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  33. Pass15,149 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,149 miles
    Test number
    151900247287
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about 400 NCX

What vehicle is registration 400 NCX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 400 NCX on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 2004. 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 400 NCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 400 NCX is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 400 NCX?
The MOT on 400 NCX is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 400 NCX done?
400 NCX was recorded at 90,177 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 3,940 miles a year.
Has 400 NCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 400 NCX has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on 400 NCX 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 400 NCX find?
400 NCX passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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