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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

400 RXWMOT history

400 RXW is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

400 RXW 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 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
58,940 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
400 RXW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

400 RXW was last recorded at 58,940 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,919 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,940 miles
  • 2022 – 58,113 miles
  • 2021 – 57,455 miles
  • 2020 – 56,895 miles
  • 2019 – 56,287 miles
  • 2017 – 53,187 miles
  • 2016 – 50,512 miles
  • 2015 – 44,325 miles
  • 2013 – 39,606 miles
  • 2012 – 35,013 miles
  • 2011 – 31,549 miles
  • 2010 – 28,037 miles
  • 2009 – 26,512 miles
  • 2007 – 20,195 miles
  • 2006 – 16,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail58,940 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail58,940 miles (+21)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,940 miles
    Test number
    671258275717
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail58,919 miles (+806)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,919 miles
    Test number
    720891764651
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,113 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,113 miles
    Test number
    202946096664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,091 miles (+636)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,091 miles
    Test number
    443265552006
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front backing plate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass57,455 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    57,455 miles
    Test number
    847717858599
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail57,445 miles (+550)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,445 miles
    Test number
    842237800291
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device brocken (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass56,895 miles (+608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    56,895 miles
    Test number
    920792833517
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass56,287 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,287 miles
    Test number
    437314781165
    • AdvisoryAll shockers and springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed and cracked slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail56,287 miles (+3,100)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,287 miles
    Test number
    183976126272
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll shockers and springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed and cracked slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,187 miles (+115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,187 miles
    Test number
    398410649596
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail53,072 miles (+2,560)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,072 miles
    Test number
    236473849303
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass50,512 miles (+6,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,512 miles
    Test number
    665470167990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass44,325 miles (+4,719)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,325 miles
    Test number
    927821361760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,606 miles
    Test number
    716523363101
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail39,606 miles (+4,593)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,606 miles
    Test number
    859903563183
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass35,013 miles (+3,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,013 miles
    Test number
    815303262112
    • 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)

  17. Pass31,549 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,549 miles
    Test number
    128272351186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,037 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,037 miles
    Test number
    883601740117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,945 miles (+1,433)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,945 miles
    Test number
    573357920108
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass26,512 miles (+6,317)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,512 miles
    Test number
    681902629203
    • NoteAll four tyres sidewalls slightly damaged
    • NoteTyre pressure warning lamp on

  21. Pass20,195 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,195 miles
    Test number
    421929427224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,157 miles (+3,605)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,157 miles
    Test number
    642025527296
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  23. Pass16,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,552 miles
    Test number
    282506706268
    • 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)

Questions about 400 RXW

What vehicle is registration 400 RXW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 400 RXW on a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 28 Mar 2002. 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 RXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 400 RXW expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 400 RXW?
The MOT on 400 RXW expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 400 RXW done?
400 RXW was recorded at 58,940 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 2,247 miles a year.
Has 400 RXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 400 RXW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 400 RXW 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 RXW find?
400 RXW failed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: headlamp levelling device inoperative; nearside front headlamp aim too low; nearside rear position lamp not working, and 5 more.

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