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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

X14 EARMOT history

X14 EAR is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

X14 EAR white 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 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
107,581 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X14 EAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X14 EAR was last recorded at 107,581 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 4,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,456 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4,125 miles
Average per year
5,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,581 miles
  • 2024 – 103,456 miles
  • 2023 – 100,857 miles
  • 2022 – 90,135 miles
  • 2021 – 88,869 miles
  • 2020 – 85,885 miles
  • 2019 – 82,834 miles
  • 2018 – 78,078 miles
  • 2017 – 73,127 miles
  • 2016 – 65,205 miles
  • 2015 – 56,482 miles
  • 2014 – 50,321 miles
  • 2013 – 39,790 miles
  • 2012 – 36,818 miles
  • 2011 – 26,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,581 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,581 miles (+4,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    107,581 miles
    Test number
    566249094753
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass103,456 miles (+2,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,456 miles
    Test number
    968998428715
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass100,857 miles (+10,722)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,857 miles
    Test number
    794100541070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,135 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,135 miles
    Test number
    600679279989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,869 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,869 miles
    Test number
    327121673477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,885 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,885 miles
    Test number
    918459514989
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail85,885 miles (+3,051)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,885 miles
    Test number
    819976119807
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass82,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    82,834 miles
    Test number
    670334880771
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail82,834 miles (+4,756)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,834 miles
    Test number
    239685965980
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass78,078 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,078 miles
    Test number
    706857694709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,127 miles (+7,922)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,127 miles
    Test number
    158552617846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,205 miles (+8,723)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,205 miles
    Test number
    669340632588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,482 miles
    Test number
    737354605109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,482 miles (+6,161)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,482 miles
    Test number
    678399295088
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Fail50,321 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,321 miles
    Test number
    628772814108
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass50,321 miles (+10,531)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,321 miles
    Test number
    979552914128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,790 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,790 miles
    Test number
    117001923039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,818 miles (+10,430)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,818 miles
    Test number
    225244682155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,388 miles
    Test number
    235460081407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X14 EAR

Does X14 EAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X14 EAR expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X14 EAR?
The MOT on X14 EAR expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X14 EAR done?
X14 EAR was recorded at 107,581 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 5,818 miles a year.
Has X14 EAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X14 EAR has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on X14 EAR 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 EAR find?
X14 EAR passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush.

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