
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
X32 SEYMOT history
X32 SEY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,212 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 141,212 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,047 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X32 SEY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X32 SEY was last recorded at 141,212 miles on 28 Jan 2022, 5,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 May 2014: 75,030 miles, lower than 75,303 miles on 28 May 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 135,784 miles · 18 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,428 miles
- Average per year
- 8,047 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 141,212 miles
- 2021 – 135,784 miles
- 2019 – 123,802 miles
- 2018 – 118,943 miles
- 2017 – 110,785 miles
- 2016 – 102,504 miles
- 2015 – 88,657 miles
- 2014 – 75,030 miles
- 2013 – 65,883 miles
- 2012 – 57,792 miles
- 2011 – 51,753 miles
- 2010 – 44,605 miles
- 2009 – 39,595 miles
- 2008 – 28,153 miles
- 2007 – 22,965 miles
- 2006 – 18,250 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,212 miles (+5,428)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 141,212 miles
- Test number
- 722012087939
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass135,784 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 135,784 miles
- Test number
- 516975834190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail135,783 miles (+11,981)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,783 miles
- Test number
- 958023346464
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,802 miles (+4,859)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 123,802 miles
- Test number
- 681985007275
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass118,943 miles (+8,158)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 118,943 miles
- Test number
- 412994425026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,785 miles (+8,281)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 110,785 miles
- Test number
- 986105751253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,504 miles (+13,847)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 102,504 miles
- Test number
- 575237361940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,657 miles (+13,627)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 88,657 miles
- Test number
- 765343535159
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteStone chips in windscreen
Pass75,030 miles (-273)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 75,030 miles
- Test number
- 709239844183
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail75,303 miles (+9,420)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,303 miles
- Test number
- 377428144185
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass65,883 miles (+8,091)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 65,883 miles
- Test number
- 926860933169
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteStone chips across windscreen
Pass57,792 miles (+6,039)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 57,792 miles
- Test number
- 158346442166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,753 miles (+7,148)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 51,753 miles
- Test number
- 185794351139
- NoteDrivers side rear tyre low on edge
- NotePassenger side rear tyre 3mm
Pass44,605 miles (+5,010)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 44,605 miles
- Test number
- 291050360145
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass39,595 miles (+11,442)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 39,595 miles
- Test number
- 852018819329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,153 miles (+3,188)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 28,153 miles
- Test number
- 261150528305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,965 miles (+2,000)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 24,965 miles
- Test number
- 633179018251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,965 miles (+4,715)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 22,965 miles
- Test number
- 643081997203
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 18,250 miles
- Test number
- 820021596272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X32 SEY
- Does X32 SEY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X32 SEY expired on 27 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X32 SEY?
- The MOT on X32 SEY expired on 27 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X32 SEY done?
- X32 SEY was recorded at 141,212 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2022, an average of 8,047 miles a year.
- Has X32 SEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X32 SEY has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on X32 SEY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X32 SEY find?
- X32 SEY passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2022 with 8 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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