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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,494 cc

X14 BLSMOT history

X14 BLS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

X14 BLS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,606 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X14 BLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X14 BLS was last recorded at 113,606 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,589 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
5,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,606 miles
  • 2024 – 107,866 miles
  • 2023 – 100,574 miles
  • 2022 – 91,179 miles
  • 2021 – 86,128 miles
  • 2020 – 76,919 miles
  • 2019 – 66,896 miles
  • 2018 – 62,933 miles
  • 2017 – 55,367 miles
  • 2016 – 49,337 miles
  • 2015 – 43,569 miles
  • 2014 – 41,536 miles
  • 2013 – 38,885 miles
  • 2012 – 36,006 miles
  • 2010 – 32,833 miles
  • 2009 – 23,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,606 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Nearing excessive (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost, Nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost, Nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Nearing excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,606 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,606 miles
    Test number
    752094639085
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Nearing excessive (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost, Nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost, Nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Nearing excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,589 miles (+5,723)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,589 miles
    Test number
    426634469525
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Nearing excessive (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost, Nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost, Nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Nearing excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,866 miles (+7,292)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,866 miles
    Test number
    512249723609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing "O" ring slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost, NEARING EXCESSIVE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost, NEARING EXCESSIVE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,574 miles (+1)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,574 miles
    Test number
    296304875901
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryT/p/m/s light on

  5. Fail100,573 miles (+9,394)1 dangerous4 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,573 miles
    Test number
    379947924233
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryT/p/m/s light on

  6. Pass91,179 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,179 miles
    Test number
    111799518336
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail91,178 miles (+5,050)1 dangerous2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,178 miles
    Test number
    250495360798
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryT/p/m/s light on

  8. Pass86,128 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,128 miles
    Test number
    715645298779
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryT/p/m/s/ light on

  9. Fail86,128 miles (+9,209)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,128 miles
    Test number
    743680073367
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryT/p/m/s/ light on

  10. Pass76,919 miles (+10,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,919 miles
    Test number
    751746393984
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass66,896 miles (+3,963)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    833626825595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,933 miles (+7,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,933 miles
    Test number
    760435630208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  13. Pass55,367 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,367 miles
    Test number
    897469696428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,337 miles (+5,768)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,337 miles
    Test number
    586468403208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,569 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,569 miles
    Test number
    506974335172
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail43,569 miles (+2,033)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,569 miles
    Test number
    779234435192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail41,536 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,536 miles
    Test number
    217187024196
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass41,536 miles (+2,651)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,536 miles
    Test number
    636397524104
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass38,885 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,885 miles
    Test number
    746768523132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,006 miles (+3,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,006 miles
    Test number
    368342112017
    • 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)

  21. Pass32,833 miles (+9,479)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,833 miles
    Test number
    414692720467
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly wearing low from inner and outer edges

  22. Pass23,354 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,354 miles
    Test number
    764933919331
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about X14 BLS

Does X14 BLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X14 BLS is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X14 BLS?
The MOT on X14 BLS is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X14 BLS done?
X14 BLS was recorded at 113,606 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,603 miles a year.
Has X14 BLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X14 BLS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X14 BLS 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 X14 BLS find?
X14 BLS passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread nearing excessive; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost, nearing excessive, and 4 more.

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