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Nissan Micra

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 998 cc

X38 BCHMOT history

X38 BCH is a blue petrol Nissan Micra first used on 17 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 55,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

X38 BCH blue Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Micra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
55,833 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 BCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 BCH was last recorded at 55,833 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 1,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2023: 50,792 miles, lower than 468,795 miles on 20 Jul 2022.

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
53,931 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,902 miles
Average per year
2,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,833 miles
  • 2024 – 53,931 miles
  • 2023 – 50,792 miles
  • 2022 – 468,795 miles
  • 2021 – 41,427 miles
  • 2019 – 35,287 miles
  • 2017 – 34,804 miles
  • 2016 – 33,627 miles
  • 2015 – 31,802 miles
  • 2014 – 27,286 miles
  • 2013 – 24,802 miles
  • 2012 – 24,783 miles
  • 2011 – 21,312 miles
  • 2010 – 18,135 miles
  • 2009 – 12,888 miles
  • 2008 – 11,851 miles
  • 2007 – 10,648 miles
  • 2006 – 9,645 miles
  • 2005 – 8,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,833 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors corroding (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    55,833 miles
    Test number
    4945216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail55,820 miles (+1,889)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,820 miles
    Test number
    4942350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,931 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    53,931 miles
    Test number
    3809747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,881 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,881 miles
    Test number
    3784053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,792 miles (-418,003)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,792 miles
    Test number
    2446829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass468,795 miles (+422,124)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    468,795 miles
    Test number
    927657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,671 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    46,671 miles
    Test number
    887082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,427 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    41,427 miles
    Test number
    22874880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,287 miles (+483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,287 miles
    Test number
    550432120200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors innner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills, floors and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass34,804 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    34,804 miles
    Test number
    179594448380
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors corroding (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail34,803 miles (+1,176)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,803 miles
    Test number
    384893347562
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors corroding (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass33,627 miles (+1,825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,627 miles
    Test number
    424926521711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass31,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,802 miles
    Test number
    435894592560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,802 miles (+4,516)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,802 miles
    Test number
    164664929241
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass27,286 miles (+72)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,286 miles
    Test number
    445347864281
    • NoteHand brake lever has slight side play

  16. Fail27,214 miles (+2,412)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,214 miles
    Test number
    418273564224
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteHand brake lever has slight side play

  17. Pass24,802 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,802 miles
    Test number
    748459463220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has small cracks on the outside wall

  18. Fail24,802 miles (+19)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,802 miles
    Test number
    277779763263
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has small cracks on the outside wall

  19. Fail24,783 miles (+3,471)6 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,783 miles
    Test number
    648264992204
    • DangerousNearside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass21,312 miles (+3,177)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,312 miles
    Test number
    508451191248
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing

  21. Pass18,135 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    18,135 miles
    Test number
    162514980297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail18,131 miles (+5,243)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,131 miles
    Test number
    543414470208
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass12,888 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,888 miles
    Test number
    212123159200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,851 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,851 miles
    Test number
    574379658226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,648 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,648 miles
    Test number
    101133157255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,645 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,645 miles
    Test number
    674515856214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    8,705 miles
    Test number
    873198145271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X38 BCH

Does X38 BCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X38 BCH is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X38 BCH?
The MOT on X38 BCH is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X38 BCH done?
X38 BCH was recorded at 55,833 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 2,334 miles a year.
Has X38 BCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 BCH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X38 BCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X38 BCH find?
X38 BCH passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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