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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

X28 SOMMOT history

X28 SOM is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

X28 SOM green 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 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
102,900 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 SOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X28 SOM was last recorded at 102,900 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 1,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,207 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,693 miles
Average per year
4,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,900 miles
  • 2024 – 101,207 miles
  • 2023 – 99,525 miles
  • 2022 – 97,474 miles
  • 2021 – 94,801 miles
  • 2020 – 88,852 miles
  • 2019 – 85,740 miles
  • 2018 – 84,363 miles
  • 2017 – 79,103 miles
  • 2016 – 77,980 miles
  • 2015 – 73,631 miles
  • 2014 – 69,779 miles
  • 2013 – 63,039 miles
  • 2012 – 56,077 miles
  • 2011 – 44,345 miles
  • 2010 – 40,414 miles
  • 2009 – 34,406 miles
  • 2008 – 27,689 miles
  • 2007 – 20,526 miles
  • 2006 – 14,092 miles
  • 2005 – 7,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,900 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • All tyres slightly cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,900 miles (+1,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,900 miles
    Test number
    574844197586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,207 miles (+1,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,207 miles
    Test number
    822561301732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass99,525 miles (+2,051)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,525 miles
    Test number
    338154747640
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,474 miles (+2,673)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,474 miles
    Test number
    766309299968
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass94,801 miles (+5,949)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,801 miles
    Test number
    676076262664
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,852 miles (+3,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,852 miles
    Test number
    233255259947
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,740 miles (+1,377)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,740 miles
    Test number
    870923046933
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass84,363 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,363 miles
    Test number
    610911123934
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly cracked

  9. Fail84,357 miles (+5,254)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,357 miles
    Test number
    245135612647
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly cracked

  10. Pass79,103 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,103 miles
    Test number
    721986169272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,980 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,980 miles
    Test number
    262665662351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,810 miles
    Test number
    262713666287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,810 miles (+3,179)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,810 miles
    Test number
    728543294688
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass73,631 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,631 miles
    Test number
    299653035127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,628 miles (+3,849)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,628 miles
    Test number
    487161335152
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass69,779 miles (+6,740)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,779 miles
    Test number
    818137894007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s track rod

  17. Pass63,039 miles (+6,962)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,039 miles
    Test number
    706999073008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,077 miles
    Test number
    289351782041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,077 miles (+11,732)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,077 miles
    Test number
    206156372073
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass44,345 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,345 miles
    Test number
    179217991031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,414 miles (+6,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,414 miles
    Test number
    294163100233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass34,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,406 miles
    Test number
    611364509265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,406 miles (+6,717)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,406 miles
    Test number
    424734209252
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass27,689 miles (+7,163)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,689 miles
    Test number
    402496608250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,526 miles (+6,434)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,526 miles
    Test number
    144392517257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,092 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,092 miles
    Test number
    664520236279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    7,549 miles
    Test number
    923300135295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X28 SOM

Does X28 SOM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X28 SOM expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X28 SOM?
The MOT on X28 SOM expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X28 SOM done?
X28 SOM was recorded at 102,900 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 4,855 miles a year.
Has X28 SOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 SOM has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on X28 SOM 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 X28 SOM find?
X28 SOM passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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