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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

T1 XAXMOT history

T1 XAX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 212,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
212,618 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 XAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 XAX was last recorded at 212,618 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 2,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,688 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,930 miles
Average per year
10,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,618 miles
  • 2025 – 209,688 miles
  • 2024 – 206,781 miles
  • 2023 – 203,437 miles
  • 2022 – 199,751 miles
  • 2021 – 197,652 miles
  • 2020 – 195,937 miles
  • 2019 – 192,291 miles
  • 2018 – 185,312 miles
  • 2017 – 180,246 miles
  • 2016 – 166,115 miles
  • 2015 – 144,555 miles
  • 2014 – 119,402 miles
  • 2013 – 99,753 miles
  • 2012 – 82,263 miles
  • 2011 – 59,733 miles
  • 2010 – 37,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,618 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,618 miles (+2,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    212,618 miles
    Test number
    429253899085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass209,688 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    209,688 miles
    Test number
    400445407824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail209,683 miles (+2,902)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,683 miles
    Test number
    860118171364
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass206,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    206,781 miles
    Test number
    493372941361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail206,776 miles (+3,339)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,776 miles
    Test number
    488857136923
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass203,437 miles (+3,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    203,437 miles
    Test number
    334602981000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to ply/cords been exposed (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass199,751 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    199,751 miles
    Test number
    910830300446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail199,714 miles (+2,062)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,714 miles
    Test number
    409422054161
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass197,652 miles (+1,715)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    197,652 miles
    Test number
    182187590230
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass195,937 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    195,937 miles
    Test number
    632145418013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail195,905 miles (+3,614)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,905 miles
    Test number
    128268621842
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass192,291 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    192,291 miles
    Test number
    704457257728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  13. Fail192,287 miles (+6,975)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,287 miles
    Test number
    411156693446
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose insecure (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  14. Pass185,312 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    185,312 miles
    Test number
    925270291649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass180,246 miles (+14,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    180,246 miles
    Test number
    997062147146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass166,115 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    166,115 miles
    Test number
    191160147576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion around rear subframe mountings

  17. Fail166,113 miles (+21,558)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,113 miles
    Test number
    304985090794
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion around rear subframe mountings

  18. Pass144,555 miles (+25,153)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    144,555 miles
    Test number
    955524235019
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass119,402 miles (+19,649)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    119,402 miles
    Test number
    386702444022
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

  20. Fail99,753 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,753 miles
    Test number
    498169123090
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass99,753 miles (+17,490)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,753 miles
    Test number
    649099123089
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass82,263 miles (+22,530)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,263 miles
    Test number
    848541332064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,733 miles (+21,866)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,733 miles
    Test number
    348013031078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,867 miles
    Test number
    944813250071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 XAX

Does T1 XAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 XAX is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 XAX?
The MOT on T1 XAX is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 XAX done?
T1 XAX was recorded at 212,618 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 10,874 miles a year.
Has T1 XAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 XAX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T1 XAX 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 T1 XAX find?
T1 XAX passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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