BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,171 cc

X38 GGUMOT history

X38 GGU is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 54,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

X38 GGU green 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 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
54,122 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,407 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for X38 GGU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
X38 GGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 GGU was last recorded at 54,122 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,814 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
308 miles
Average per year
1,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,122 miles
  • 2025 – 53,814 miles
  • 2024 – 53,345 miles
  • 2023 – 53,337 miles
  • 2022 – 52,544 miles
  • 2021 – 51,378 miles
  • 2020 – 49,851 miles
  • 2019 – 47,832 miles
  • 2018 – 46,640 miles
  • 2017 – 45,750 miles
  • 2016 – 44,338 miles
  • 2015 – 42,395 miles
  • 2014 – 40,803 miles
  • 2013 – 38,638 miles
  • 2012 – 35,901 miles
  • 2011 – 34,792 miles
  • 2010 – 33,718 miles
  • 2009 – 32,260 miles
  • 2008 – 31,022 miles
  • 2007 – 29,200 miles
  • 2006 – 26,972 miles
  • 2005 – 24,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,122 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift /movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front tyre has some cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both rear tyres have some cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,122 miles (+308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,122 miles
    Test number
    721953006447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift /movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,814 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    53,814 miles
    Test number
    975577087007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,345 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,345 miles
    Test number
    774022339704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,337 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,337 miles
    Test number
    895506296589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,544 miles (+1,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,544 miles
    Test number
    856544939029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/Head light lens deteriorated

  6. Pass51,378 miles (+1,527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,378 miles
    Test number
    581878254387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass49,851 miles (+2,019)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,851 miles
    Test number
    241941764613
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn unevenly (205/55 16)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass47,832 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,832 miles
    Test number
    880786150539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,831 miles (+1,191)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    911378749409
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass46,640 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,640 miles
    Test number
    749587328500
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre deteriorating/cracking
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear brake ferrules

  11. Fail46,640 miles (+890)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,640 miles
    Test number
    139812345037
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre deteriorating/cracking
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear brake ferrules

  12. Pass45,750 miles (+1,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,750 miles
    Test number
    474631824115
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking around side walls.
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear brake houses slightly corroded. (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass44,338 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,338 miles
    Test number
    168843793722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has some cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have some cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail44,338 miles (+1,943)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,338 miles
    Test number
    372325803177
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has some cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have some cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass42,395 miles (+1,592)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,395 miles
    Test number
    396969935179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking on the outer walls and edges

  16. Pass40,803 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,803 miles
    Test number
    297663864180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,638 miles (+2,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,638 miles
    Test number
    639975163188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass35,901 miles (+1,109)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,901 miles
    Test number
    895552042198
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped.
    • NoteFront brake pads worn on 1.5 mm limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.
    • NoteOffside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

  19. Pass34,792 miles (+1,074)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,792 miles
    Test number
    577216341178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs lipped

  20. Pass33,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,718 miles
    Test number
    110002060107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail33,718 miles (+1,458)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,718 miles
    Test number
    802142960149
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass32,260 miles (+1,238)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,260 miles
    Test number
    263936759161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres perished and cracked

  23. Pass31,022 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,022 miles
    Test number
    362198758157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs are slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack
    • NoteX1 washer jet blocked

  24. Fail31,022 miles (+1,822)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,022 miles
    Test number
    940298358147
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs are slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall starting to crack
    • NoteX1 washer jet blocked

  25. Pass29,200 miles (+2,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,200 miles
    Test number
    331189057197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass26,972 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,972 miles
    Test number
    223443566429
    • NoteBoth the rear tyres are wearing more on there inner edges.

  27. Fail26,942 miles (+2,172)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,942 miles
    Test number
    573750466157
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s parking brake effort becoming low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

  28. Pass24,770 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    24,770 miles
    Test number
    344058665199
    • NoteO/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ,SMALL SPLIT IN RUBBER MOUNTING BUSH ADVISE REPLACEMENT
    • NoteTYRES NAIL IN THE TREAD OF O/S/R .N/S/F CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

Questions about X38 GGU

Does X38 GGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X38 GGU is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X38 GGU?
The MOT on X38 GGU is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X38 GGU done?
X38 GGU was recorded at 54,122 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 1,407 miles a year.
Has X38 GGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 GGU has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2019.
Has the mileage on X38 GGU 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 GGU find?
X38 GGU passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift /movement.

Related registrations

Browse all X38 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.