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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,500 cc

X448 DBLMOT history

X448 DBL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 219,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2023.

X448 DBL 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 17 Nov 2024
Mileage
219,200 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2023
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X448 DBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X448 DBL was last recorded at 219,200 miles on 18 Nov 2023, 683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,517 miles · 12 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
683 miles
Average per year
7,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 219,200 miles
  • 2022 – 218,517 miles
  • 2021 – 217,384 miles
  • 2020 – 215,636 miles
  • 2019 – 212,253 miles
  • 2018 – 204,979 miles
  • 2017 – 198,704 miles
  • 2016 – 195,256 miles
  • 2015 – 185,306 miles
  • 2014 – 181,191 miles
  • 2013 – 175,778 miles
  • 2012 – 169,367 miles
  • 2011 – 163,565 miles
  • 2010 – 157,980 miles
  • 2009 – 147,682 miles
  • 2008 – 130,660 miles
  • 2007 – 110,382 miles
  • 2006 – 89,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,200 miles (+683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    219,200 miles
    Test number
    748415817348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass218,517 miles (+1,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    218,517 miles
    Test number
    679452045011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear floor area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass217,384 miles (+1,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    217,384 miles
    Test number
    874200124899
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass215,636 miles (+3,383)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    215,636 miles
    Test number
    654453355840
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass212,253 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    212,253 miles
    Test number
    686234336119
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail212,251 miles (+2,369)3 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,251 miles
    Test number
    613047178926
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass209,882 miles (+4,903)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    209,882 miles
    Test number
    338506692185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise tracking check

  8. Pass204,979 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    204,979 miles
    Test number
    703021095746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail204,966 miles (+6,262)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,966 miles
    Test number
    592525572976
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Top of Axle. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass198,704 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    198,704 miles
    Test number
    274418661498
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted

  11. Fail198,695 miles (+3,439)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,695 miles
    Test number
    875181158503
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted

  12. Pass195,256 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    195,256 miles
    Test number
    957802404423
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail195,174 miles (+9,868)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,174 miles
    Test number
    955906265485
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass185,306 miles (+4,115)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    185,306 miles
    Test number
    255591145153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass181,191 miles (+125)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    181,191 miles
    Test number
    839489434103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail181,066 miles (+5,288)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,066 miles
    Test number
    207370634451
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass175,778 miles6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    175,778 miles
    Test number
    866612443165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall

  18. Fail175,778 miles (+6,411)2 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,778 miles
    Test number
    565872943199
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall

  19. Pass169,367 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    169,367 miles
    Test number
    349452142118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAcc very stiff

  20. Fail169,367 miles (+5,802)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,367 miles
    Test number
    287110442492
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAcc very stiff

  21. Pass163,565 miles (+5,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    163,565 miles
    Test number
    556672861035
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass157,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    157,980 miles
    Test number
    981894430099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail157,980 miles (+10,298)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,980 miles
    Test number
    151234730040
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass147,682 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    147,682 miles
    Test number
    564085949097
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail147,682 miles (+17,022)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,682 miles
    Test number
    884265349016
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass130,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    130,660 miles
    Test number
    361737758049
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail130,660 miles (+20,278)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,660 miles
    Test number
    782077158032
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass110,382 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    110,382 miles
    Test number
    502573757065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail110,356 miles (+20,504)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,356 miles
    Test number
    212511757012
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  30. Pass89,852 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    89,852 miles
    Test number
    172694756401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

Questions about X448 DBL

Does X448 DBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X448 DBL expired on 17 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X448 DBL?
The MOT on X448 DBL expired on 17 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X448 DBL done?
X448 DBL was recorded at 219,200 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2023, an average of 7,294 miles a year.
Has X448 DBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X448 DBL has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on X448 DBL 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 X448 DBL find?
X448 DBL passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion x 2 pipes; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge.

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