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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

X2 XJAMOT history

X2 XJA is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2024.

X2 XJA red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2025
Mileage
171,387 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X2 XJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X2 XJA was last recorded at 171,387 miles on 30 Mar 2024, 24,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,821 miles · 1 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
24,566 miles
Average per year
8,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,387 miles
  • 2023 – 146,821 miles
  • 2021 – 132,521 miles
  • 2020 – 129,839 miles
  • 2019 – 125,412 miles
  • 2018 – 121,395 miles
  • 2017 – 112,879 miles
  • 2016 – 107,845 miles
  • 2015 – 100,234 miles
  • 2014 – 91,447 miles
  • 2013 – 77,863 miles
  • 2012 – 67,481 miles
  • 2011 – 58,101 miles
  • 2010 – 51,080 miles
  • 2009 – 45,555 miles
  • 2008 – 32,552 miles
  • 2007 – 24,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,387 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,387 miles (+24,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    171,387 miles
    Test number
    698443681221
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass146,821 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,821 miles
    Test number
    526207642927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail146,782 miles (+14,261)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,782 miles
    Test number
    504548614450
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing Plate in window screen (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant weeping out of coolant pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass132,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,521 miles
    Test number
    890656520768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,521 miles (+2,682)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,521 miles
    Test number
    614175003009
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass129,839 miles (+4,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,839 miles
    Test number
    610554601750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass125,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,412 miles
    Test number
    324584470816
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail125,412 miles (+4,017)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,412 miles
    Test number
    390766673409
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass121,395 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,395 miles
    Test number
    208958308205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Fail121,393 miles (+8,514)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,393 miles
    Test number
    599985660816
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass112,879 miles (+5,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,879 miles
    Test number
    171761242517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes adjacent to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass107,845 miles (+7,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,845 miles
    Test number
    169072194449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass100,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,234 miles
    Test number
    846661815122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail100,234 miles (+8,787)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,234 miles
    Test number
    977411115134
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass91,447 miles (+13,584)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,447 miles
    Test number
    389554714156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,863 miles (+10,382)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,863 miles
    Test number
    739870683090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has cut but not showing any cords or ply
  17. Pass67,481 miles (+9,380)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,481 miles
    Test number
    785372772033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,101 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,101 miles
    Test number
    167430271432
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  19. Pass58,101 miles (+7,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,101 miles
    Test number
    178250171473
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  20. Pass51,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,080 miles
    Test number
    301700470039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,080 miles (+5,525)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,080 miles
    Test number
    250960170082
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass45,555 miles (+13,003)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,555 miles
    Test number
    184967439009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,552 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,552 miles
    Test number
    120833638482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,858 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,858 miles
    Test number
    771353737063
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  25. Pass24,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,858 miles
    Test number
    920313837079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X2 XJA

Does X2 XJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X2 XJA expired on 31 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X2 XJA?
The MOT on X2 XJA expired on 31 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X2 XJA done?
X2 XJA was recorded at 171,387 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2024, an average of 8,541 miles a year.
Has X2 XJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X2 XJA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on X2 XJA 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 X2 XJA find?
X2 XJA passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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