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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X37 BVJMOT history

X37 BVJ is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

X37 BVJ green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2023
Mileage
130,308 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X37 BVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X37 BVJ was last recorded at 130,308 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 1,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2018: 116,364 miles, lower than 118,081 miles on 8 Dec 2017.

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
128,391 miles · 7 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,917 miles
Average per year
4,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,308 miles
  • 2022 – 128,391 miles
  • 2021 – 125,938 miles
  • 2020 – 125,142 miles
  • 2019 – 122,366 miles
  • 2018 – 116,371 miles
  • 2017 – 118,081 miles
  • 2016 – 109,018 miles
  • 2015 – 106,040 miles
  • 2014 – 99,809 miles
  • 2013 – 93,560 miles
  • 2012 – 89,192 miles
  • 2011 – 81,920 miles
  • 2010 – 77,274 miles
  • 2009 – 71,781 miles
  • 2008 – 65,777 miles
  • 2007 – 59,706 miles
  • 2006 – 54,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,308 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFew areas of corrosion including components
  • AdvisorySeat belts slow to retract

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory12 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Few areas of corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,308 miles (+1,917)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,308 miles
    Test number
    223079275557
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFew areas of corrosion including components
    • AdvisorySeat belts slow to retract

  2. Pass128,391 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,391 miles
    Test number
    487233736362
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,391 miles (+2,453)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,391 miles
    Test number
    350618008027
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,938 miles (+796)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,938 miles
    Test number
    106273426115
    • MinorOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryFew areas of corrosion

  5. Pass125,142 miles (+2,776)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,142 miles
    Test number
    152591707751
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFew areas of corrosion

  6. Pass122,366 miles (+5,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,366 miles
    Test number
    220821170487
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMany different areas of age corrosion with this vehicle

  7. Pass116,371 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,371 miles
    Test number
    410119166555
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres and off side rear tyre close to ware indicators
    • AdvisoryFew areas of corrosion

  8. Fail116,364 miles (-1,717)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,364 miles
    Test number
    306182848408
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres and off side rear tyre close to ware indicators
    • AdvisoryFew areas of corrosion

  9. Pass118,081 miles (+7,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,081 miles
    Test number
    209133975979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail111,081 miles (+2,063)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,081 miles
    Test number
    319300675912
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass109,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,018 miles
    Test number
    175753776356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,018 miles (+2,978)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,018 miles
    Test number
    266632567856
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass106,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,040 miles
    Test number
    845186598169
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail106,040 miles (+6,231)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,040 miles
    Test number
    660673383639
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass99,809 miles (+6,249)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,809 miles
    Test number
    799132454262
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass93,560 miles (+4,368)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,560 miles
    Test number
    967625353246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass89,192 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,192 miles
    Test number
    387727352280
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail89,192 miles (+7,272)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,192 miles
    Test number
    317830252201
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass81,920 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,920 miles
    Test number
    499076251292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail81,862 miles (+4,588)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,862 miles
    Test number
    615582851252
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass77,274 miles (+5,493)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,274 miles
    Test number
    620759450208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,781 miles
    Test number
    434185049202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail71,781 miles (+6,004)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,781 miles
    Test number
    344965949269
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass65,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,777 miles
    Test number
    552056258275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail65,777 miles (+6,071)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,777 miles
    Test number
    253815358220
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass59,706 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    59,706 miles
    Test number
    780075057289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,694 miles (+5,308)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,694 miles
    Test number
    332244157234
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass54,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,386 miles
    Test number
    131674356242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X37 BVJ

Does X37 BVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X37 BVJ expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X37 BVJ?
The MOT on X37 BVJ expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X37 BVJ done?
X37 BVJ was recorded at 130,308 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 4,405 miles a year.
Has X37 BVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X37 BVJ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X37 BVJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X37 BVJ find?
X37 BVJ failed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with 4 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill jacking point; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch, and 8 more.

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