BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,997 cc
X448 DDAMOT history
X448 DDA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 183,608 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 183,608 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,869 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X448 DDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
X448 DDA was last recorded at 183,608 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Mar 2014: 1,741 miles, lower than 116,887 miles on 18 Mar 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 183,587 miles · 28 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 6,869 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 183,608 miles
- 2024 – 183,587 miles
- 2023 – 180,280 miles
- 2022 – 175,211 miles
- 2021 – 167,315 miles
- 2020 – 161,753 miles
- 2019 – 151,330 miles
- 2018 – 146,627 miles
- 2017 – 140,624 miles
- 2016 – 137,483 miles
- 2015 – 136,109 miles
- 2014 – 126,355 miles
- 2013 – 116,887 miles
- 2012 – 105,717 miles
- 2011 – 94,213 miles
- 2010 – 84,693 miles
- 2009 – 77,178 miles
- 2008 – 67,645 miles
- 2007 – 62,380 miles
- 2006 – 52,601 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail183,608 miles
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018
Rear brake pipes rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail183,608 miles (+21)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,608 miles
- Test number
- 336273449751
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass183,587 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 183,587 miles
- Test number
- 744508686457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,565 miles (+3,285)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,565 miles
- Test number
- 919530870398
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass180,280 miles (+5,069)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 180,280 miles
- Test number
- 261198127083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,211 miles (+7,896)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 175,211 miles
- Test number
- 425029076953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 167,315 miles
- Test number
- 105998052933
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,314 miles (+5,561)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,314 miles
- Test number
- 284916791270
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass161,753 miles (+10,423)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 161,753 miles
- Test number
- 840112267511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,330 miles1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 151,330 miles
- Test number
- 788560303455
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipes (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill got corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill got corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail151,330 miles (+4,703)2 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,330 miles
- Test number
- 525746837999
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipes (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill got corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill got corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass146,627 miles (+6,003)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 146,627 miles
- Test number
- 380560717467
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front outter bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Pass140,624 miles (+3,141)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 140,624 miles
- Test number
- 203878593357
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
- AdvisoryNSF lower front arm inner bush has some movement
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusty
Pass137,483 miles (+1,374)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 137,483 miles
- Test number
- 920322799816
- AdvisoryNSR anti-roll bar link gaiter perished
- AdvisoryPlay In steering rack
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusty
- AdvisoryZero emission
Pass136,109 miles (+9,754)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 136,109 miles
- Test number
- 917370595086
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass126,355 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 126,355 miles
- Test number
- 808691584036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail1,741 miles (-115,146)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,741 miles
- Test number
- 577451084034
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass116,887 miles (+11,170)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 116,887 miles
- Test number
- 967897873011
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise exhaust flexi corroded
Pass105,717 miles (+11,504)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 105,717 miles
- Test number
- 808116272078
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass94,213 miles (+9,520)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 94,213 miles
- Test number
- 597981681020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass84,693 miles (+7,515)7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 84,693 miles
- Test number
- 991110090079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNear side headlamp has vague baem pattern
- NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
- NoteUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehical under body components
Pass77,178 miles (+9,533)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 77,178 miles
- Test number
- 781265389076
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass67,645 miles (+5,265)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 67,645 miles
- Test number
- 194627888098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,380 miles (+9,779)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 62,380 miles
- Test number
- 232600187021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,601 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 52,601 miles
- Test number
- 194516486097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X448 DDA
- Does X448 DDA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X448 DDA expired on 31 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X448 DDA?
- The MOT on X448 DDA expired on 31 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X448 DDA done?
- X448 DDA was recorded at 183,608 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 6,869 miles a year.
- Has X448 DDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X448 DDA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on X448 DDA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X448 DDA find?
- X448 DDA failed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill; service brake efficiency below requirements, and 4 more.
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