BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc
X231 XFXMOT history
X231 XFX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 232,734 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 232,734 mi
- At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,169 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X231 XFX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X231 XFX was last recorded at 232,734 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 6,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 226,492 miles · 25 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,242 miles
- Average per year
- 9,169 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 232,734 miles
- 2022 – 226,492 miles
- 2021 – 218,138 miles
- 2020 – 211,947 miles
- 2019 – 202,383 miles
- 2018 – 199,782 miles
- 2017 – 186,409 miles
- 2016 – 175,858 miles
- 2015 – 159,517 miles
- 2014 – 150,848 miles
- 2013 – 146,453 miles
- 2012 – 139,065 miles
- 2011 – 133,865 miles
- 2010 – 123,454 miles
- 2009 – 115,649 miles
- 2008 – 104,328 miles
- 2007 – 93,899 miles
- 2006 – 77,186 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass232,734 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass232,734 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 232,734 miles
- Test number
- 890726124681
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail232,733 miles (+6,241)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,733 miles
- Test number
- 924981939543
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass226,492 miles (+8,354)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 226,492 miles
- Test number
- 305420710857
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides by hazards (4.2.3 (c))
Pass218,138 miles (+6,191)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 218,138 miles
- Test number
- 454249740528
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass211,947 miles (+9,564)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 211,947 miles
- Test number
- 143490918393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,383 miles (+2,601)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 202,383 miles
- Test number
- 785344926619
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral slight exhaust blow
Pass199,782 miles (+13,373)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 199,782 miles
- Test number
- 601401465654
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass186,409 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 186,409 miles
- Test number
- 218330370933
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn out of shape
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail186,409 miles (+10,551)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,409 miles
- Test number
- 885681305248
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front service brake effort low
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn out of shape
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass175,858 miles (+127)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 175,858 miles
- Test number
- 983889294956
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail175,731 miles (+16,214)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,731 miles
- Test number
- 384954060029
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass159,517 miles (+8,669)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 159,517 miles
- Test number
- 496370861358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,848 miles (+4,395)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 150,848 miles
- Test number
- 388033034396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,453 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 146,453 miles
- Test number
- 525760743324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,416 miles (+7,351)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,416 miles
- Test number
- 366547423307
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass139,065 miles (+5,200)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 139,065 miles
- Test number
- 497664122483
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass133,865 miles (+10,411)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 133,865 miles
- Test number
- 587297321374
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass123,454 miles (+7,805)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 123,454 miles
- Test number
- 882189620301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,649 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 115,649 miles
- Test number
- 572387819383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,649 miles (+11,321)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,649 miles
- Test number
- 670826219395
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass104,328 miles (+10,429)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 104,328 miles
- Test number
- 420746298204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,899 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 93,899 miles
- Test number
- 962510927324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail93,899 miles (+16,713)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,899 miles
- Test number
- 422860227382
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,186 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 77,186 miles
- Test number
- 753680516379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about X231 XFX
- Does X231 XFX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X231 XFX expired on 1 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X231 XFX?
- The MOT on X231 XFX expired on 1 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X231 XFX done?
- X231 XFX was recorded at 232,734 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 9,169 miles a year.
- Has X231 XFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X231 XFX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on X231 XFX 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 X231 XFX find?
- X231 XFX passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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