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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.

X32 SEY blue 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass141,212 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass118,943 miles (+8,158)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,943 miles
    Test number
    412994425026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,785 miles (+8,281)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,785 miles
    Test number
    986105751253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,504 miles (+13,847)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,504 miles
    Test number
    575237361940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. Pass57,792 miles (+6,039)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,792 miles
    Test number
    158346442166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. Pass44,605 miles (+5,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,605 miles
    Test number
    291050360145
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  15. Pass39,595 miles (+11,442)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,595 miles
    Test number
    852018819329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,153 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,153 miles
    Test number
    261150528305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,965 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,965 miles
    Test number
    633179018251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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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