BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
X14 DOTMOT history
X14 DOT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,349 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 104,349 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,670 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X14 DOT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X14 DOT was last recorded at 104,349 miles on 26 Oct 2025, 17,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 87,003 miles · 25 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 17,346 miles
- Average per year
- 4,670 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 104,349 miles
- 2024 – 87,003 miles
- 2022 – 82,465 miles
- 2021 – 74,349 miles
- 2020 – 68,219 miles
- 2018 – 62,796 miles
- 2017 – 54,028 miles
- 2016 – 49,788 miles
- 2015 – 45,068 miles
- 2014 – 40,085 miles
- 2013 – 35,014 miles
- 2012 – 29,602 miles
- 2011 – 27,098 miles
- 2010 – 24,761 miles
- 2009 – 22,164 miles
- 2008 – 19,775 miles
- 2007 – 17,603 miles
- 2006 – 15,149 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,349 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,349 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 104,349 miles
- Test number
- 899021953334
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail104,349 miles (+17,346)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,349 miles
- Test number
- 923321895361
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,003 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 87,003 miles
- Test number
- 724468964002
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail86,999 miles (+4,534)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,999 miles
- Test number
- 418298404237
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake wear light displayed in amber
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,465 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 82,465 miles
- Test number
- 190930209647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,459 miles (+8,110)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,459 miles
- Test number
- 200146509984
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass74,349 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 74,349 miles
- Test number
- 745254558357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail74,349 miles (+6,130)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,349 miles
- Test number
- 588738136067
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction control light on (7.12 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible Number plate obscured (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake light illuminated on dash
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,219 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 68,219 miles
- Test number
- 353985013739
- AdvisoryFront suspension weakened
Fail68,219 miles (+5,423)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,219 miles
- Test number
- 540206956403
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront suspension weakened
Pass62,796 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 62,796 miles
- Test number
- 841023486194
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail62,793 miles (+8,765)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,793 miles
- Test number
- 337270950499
- MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass54,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 54,028 miles
- Test number
- 849984499190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,027 miles (+4,239)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,027 miles
- Test number
- 565412158487
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads are worn low
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished
Pass49,788 miles (+4,720)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 49,788 miles
- Test number
- 985772796262
- AdvisoryBoth wipers require attention
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal has started to split
Pass45,068 miles (+4,983)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 45,068 miles
- Test number
- 730216504664
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes are corroded
- AdvisoryParking brake performance is only 17% and requires attention.
- AdvisoryN/s/f flexy brake hose is perished
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread is low and is perished
Pass40,085 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 40,085 miles
- Test number
- 989765574299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteVarious brake pipes are corroded
Fail40,084 miles (+5,070)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,084 miles
- Test number
- 399484474491
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteVarious brake pipes are corroded
Pass35,014 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 35,014 miles
- Test number
- 287526673231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail35,011 miles (+5,409)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,011 miles
- Test number
- 349234073265
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass29,602 miles (+2,504)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 29,602 miles
- Test number
- 335354862234
- NoteBoth front tyres are heavily perished on the outer edge of the treads
- NoteBoth front tyres treads are low
Pass27,098 miles (+2,337)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 27,098 miles
- Test number
- 108400271274
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front wishbone rear suspension bush soft
Pass24,761 miles (+2,597)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 24,761 miles
- Test number
- 951195460266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,164 miles (+2,389)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 22,164 miles
- Test number
- 114117569252
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass19,775 miles (+2,172)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 19,775 miles
- Test number
- 774652768273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,603 miles (+2,454)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 17,603 miles
- Test number
- 731552967232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,149 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 15,149 miles
- Test number
- 943263966217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X14 DOT
- Does X14 DOT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X14 DOT expired on 25 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X14 DOT?
- The MOT on X14 DOT expired on 25 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X14 DOT done?
- X14 DOT was recorded at 104,349 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2025, an average of 4,670 miles a year.
- Has X14 DOT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X14 DOT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on X14 DOT 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 DOT find?
- X14 DOT passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear oil leak, but not excessive.
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