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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X38 BMRMOT history

X38 BMR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

X38 BMR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
127,583 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 BMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 BMR was last recorded at 127,583 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 2,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Mar 2010: 87,176 miles, lower than 113,189 miles on 13 Nov 2008.

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
125,046 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,537 miles
Average per year
928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,583 miles
  • 2025 – 125,046 miles
  • 2024 – 122,513 miles
  • 2023 – 120,976 miles
  • 2022 – 119,673 miles
  • 2021 – 117,868 miles
  • 2020 – 116,700 miles
  • 2019 – 114,349 miles
  • 2017 – 111,612 miles
  • 2016 – 108,898 miles
  • 2015 – 104,763 miles
  • 2014 – 101,493 miles
  • 2013 – 97,439 miles
  • 2012 – 97,258 miles
  • 2011 – 96,443 miles
  • 2010 – 87,176 miles
  • 2008 – 113,189 miles
  • 2007 – 110,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,583 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • 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))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around, brackets, arm and attachments (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,583 miles (+2,537)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    127,583 miles
    Test number
    768927854673
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around, brackets, arm and attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,046 miles (+2,533)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,046 miles
    Test number
    623112562934
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,513 miles (+1,537)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,513 miles
    Test number
    152221791417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,976 miles (+1,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,976 miles
    Test number
    610778560903
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,673 miles (+1,805)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,673 miles
    Test number
    201104412016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass117,868 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,868 miles
    Test number
    303290017834
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail117,855 miles (+1,155)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,855 miles
    Test number
    178317895193
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass116,700 miles (+2,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    116,700 miles
    Test number
    336268531458
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass114,349 miles (+2,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,349 miles
    Test number
    153078121646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,612 miles (+2,714)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,612 miles
    Test number
    705335573730
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass108,898 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,898 miles
    Test number
    305134644655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,763 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,763 miles
    Test number
    287399605261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,493 miles (+4,054)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,493 miles
    Test number
    229672904221
    • NoteRear tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass97,439 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,439 miles
    Test number
    587703903237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,258 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    296729682177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,443 miles (+9,267)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,443 miles
    Test number
    115624201125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,176 miles (-26,013)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,176 miles
    Test number
    551108580021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,189 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    113,189 miles
    Test number
    361738818320
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Fail113,189 miles (+3,023)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,189 miles
    Test number
    433447718337
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  20. Pass110,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    110,166 miles
    Test number
    371427447234
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about X38 BMR

Does X38 BMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X38 BMR is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X38 BMR?
The MOT on X38 BMR is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X38 BMR done?
X38 BMR was recorded at 127,583 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 928 miles a year.
Has X38 BMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 BMR has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on X38 BMR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X38 BMR find?
X38 BMR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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