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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,200 cc

X438 WFGMOT history

X438 WFG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 53,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2024.

X438 WFG silver 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 23 Feb 2025
Mileage
53,750 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X438 WFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X438 WFG was last recorded at 53,750 miles on 24 Feb 2024, 722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,028 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
722 miles
Average per year
1,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 53,750 miles
  • 2023 – 53,028 miles
  • 2022 – 52,120 miles
  • 2021 – 50,348 miles
  • 2020 – 48,448 miles
  • 2019 – 46,312 miles
  • 2018 – 45,307 miles
  • 2017 – 43,700 miles
  • 2016 – 42,222 miles
  • 2015 – 40,888 miles
  • 2014 – 38,893 miles
  • 2013 – 37,198 miles
  • 2012 – 32,678 miles
  • 2011 – 29,390 miles
  • 2009 – 28,034 miles
  • 2008 – 24,553 miles
  • 2007 – 21,345 miles
  • 2005 – 17,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,750 miles

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,750 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,750 miles
    Test number
    381850440548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,028 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    53,028 miles
    Test number
    328229923628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,120 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,120 miles
    Test number
    105655464383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,348 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,348 miles
    Test number
    983346435827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,448 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,448 miles
    Test number
    568708946922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,312 miles
    Test number
    987235900300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,312 miles (+1,005)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,312 miles
    Test number
    741208953478
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
  8. Pass45,307 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,307 miles
    Test number
    721151404995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,700 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,700 miles
    Test number
    140158764033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,222 miles
    Test number
    809821143800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,222 miles (+1,334)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,222 miles
    Test number
    695609210132
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  12. Pass40,888 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,888 miles
    Test number
    419213615068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    816172724046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,893 miles (+1,695)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    779691624001
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Fail37,198 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,198 miles
    Test number
    219323023092
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass37,198 miles (+4,520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,198 miles
    Test number
    687183823099
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass32,678 miles (+3,288)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,678 miles
    Test number
    558103802048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush split and has play.
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush split and has play.
  18. Pass29,390 miles (+1,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,390 miles
    Test number
    196233611455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass28,034 miles (+3,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,034 miles
    Test number
    261159649337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass24,553 miles (+3,208)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,553 miles
    Test number
    131303658349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brake pads becomeing low
  21. Pass21,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,345 miles
    Test number
    702016647386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,345 miles (+2,076)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,345 miles
    Test number
    714536047351
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  23. Pass19,269 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,269 miles
    Test number
    273780737080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    17,636 miles
    Test number
    423623055477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X438 WFG

Does X438 WFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X438 WFG expired on 23 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X438 WFG?
The MOT on X438 WFG expired on 23 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X438 WFG done?
X438 WFG was recorded at 53,750 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2024, an average of 1,986 miles a year.
Has X438 WFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X438 WFG has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on X438 WFG 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 X438 WFG find?
X438 WFG passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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