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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X38 DGMMOT history

X38 DGM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 125,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2023.

X38 DGM 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 1 Sept 2024
Mileage
125,124 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 DGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 DGM was last recorded at 125,124 miles on 2 Sept 2023, 2,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,823 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,301 miles
Average per year
3,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,124 miles
  • 2022 – 122,823 miles
  • 2021 – 119,773 miles
  • 2020 – 117,080 miles
  • 2019 – 114,551 miles
  • 2018 – 111,497 miles
  • 2017 – 108,778 miles
  • 2016 – 106,341 miles
  • 2015 – 103,617 miles
  • 2014 – 100,165 miles
  • 2013 – 97,482 miles
  • 2012 – 94,270 miles
  • 2011 – 90,741 miles
  • 2010 – 89,016 miles
  • 2009 – 86,711 miles
  • 2008 – 84,375 miles
  • 2007 – 82,119 miles
  • 2006 – 68,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,124 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,124 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,124 miles
    Test number
    369494323328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,124 miles (+2,301)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,124 miles
    Test number
    950501151179
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,823 miles
    Test number
    218873994469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail122,823 miles (+3,050)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,823 miles
    Test number
    489821641731
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,773 miles
    Test number
    546893945896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,773 miles (+2,693)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,773 miles
    Test number
    478952411511
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,080 miles (+2,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,080 miles
    Test number
    318892244632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,551 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,551 miles
    Test number
    151310210804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail114,551 miles (+3,054)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,551 miles
    Test number
    247380473884
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass111,497 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,497 miles
    Test number
    122062869989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,457 miles (+2,679)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,457 miles
    Test number
    316156114226
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass108,778 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,778 miles
    Test number
    271622743936
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes showing surface rust
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones rear main anchorage bushes showing weakness / accepted to min test std at present
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on suggesting a fault
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear brake discs glazed . and lipped a little
    • AdvisorySevere engine oil leaks , source not known

  13. Fail108,778 miles (+2,437)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,778 miles
    Test number
    749094656545
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes showing surface rust
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones rear main anchorage bushes showing weakness / accepted to min test std at present
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on suggesting a fault
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear brake discs glazed . and lipped a little
    • AdvisorySevere engine oil leaks , source not known

  14. Pass106,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,341 miles
    Test number
    835791539619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,341 miles (+2,724)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,341 miles
    Test number
    652534451490
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass103,617 miles (+3,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,617 miles
    Test number
    425692315232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass100,165 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,165 miles
    Test number
    378752814258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,482 miles
    Test number
    725416003288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail97,482 miles (+3,212)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,482 miles
    Test number
    918626803214
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass94,270 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,270 miles
    Test number
    507790352271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,252 miles (+3,511)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,252 miles
    Test number
    946033242289
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass90,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,741 miles
    Test number
    175749131217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,741 miles (+1,725)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,741 miles
    Test number
    436589931295
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass89,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    89,016 miles
    Test number
    114067210213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail89,016 miles (+2,305)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,016 miles
    Test number
    150092710252
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s inner steering rack tie rod ball joint showing signs of wear

  26. Pass86,711 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    86,711 miles
    Test number
    434692419264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass84,375 miles (+2,256)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    84,375 miles
    Test number
    860799538292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in offside front bottom ball joint

  28. Pass82,119 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    82,119 miles
    Test number
    374855917474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail82,095 miles (+14,040)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,095 miles
    Test number
    711532017290
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass68,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    68,055 miles
    Test number
    353085416283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail68,055 miles4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,055 miles
    Test number
    641320316248
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear diff noisey and leaking oil

Questions about X38 DGM

Does X38 DGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X38 DGM expired on 1 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X38 DGM?
The MOT on X38 DGM expired on 1 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X38 DGM done?
X38 DGM was recorded at 125,124 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2023, an average of 3,338 miles a year.
Has X38 DGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 DGM has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X38 DGM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X38 DGM find?
X38 DGM passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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