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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 2,926 cc

X448 HLMMOT history

X448 HLM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 107,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

X448 HLM grey 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,856 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X448 HLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X448 HLM was last recorded at 107,856 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2011: 52,841 miles, lower than 60,432 miles on 27 Jan 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,571 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
285 miles
Average per year
4,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,856 miles
  • 2025 – 107,571 miles
  • 2024 – 106,256 miles
  • 2023 – 103,404 miles
  • 2022 – 102,801 miles
  • 2021 – 99,448 miles
  • 2020 – 94,500 miles
  • 2019 – 88,508 miles
  • 2018 – 84,801 miles
  • 2017 – 78,312 miles
  • 2016 – 74,937 miles
  • 2015 – 71,459 miles
  • 2014 – 67,786 miles
  • 2013 – 63,403 miles
  • 2012 – 58,234 miles
  • 2011 – 52,852 miles
  • 2010 – 60,432 miles
  • 2009 – 39,765 miles
  • 2008 – 33,852 miles
  • 2007 – 29,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,856 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,856 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,856 miles
    Test number
    757099026676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,571 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,571 miles
    Test number
    597441920236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,256 miles (+2,852)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,256 miles
    Test number
    759423989482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,404 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,404 miles
    Test number
    723887979976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,801 miles (+3,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,801 miles
    Test number
    667617232354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass99,448 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,448 miles
    Test number
    725414017575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,500 miles (+5,992)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,500 miles
    Test number
    734616493979
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective bushes perished.
  8. Pass88,508 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,508 miles
    Test number
    758104340550
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted
  9. Fail88,497 miles (+3,696)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,497 miles
    Test number
    816798598236
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted
  10. Pass84,801 miles (+6,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,801 miles
    Test number
    383651643049
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  11. Pass78,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,312 miles
    Test number
    228352630755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,312 miles (+3,375)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,312 miles
    Test number
    342734646072
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  13. Pass74,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,937 miles
    Test number
    577365770522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,937 miles (+3,478)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,937 miles
    Test number
    240314728700
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner side light inop
  15. Pass71,459 miles (+3,673)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    605275715017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cuts on ininer walls
  16. Pass67,786 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,786 miles
    Test number
    176103124027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,777 miles (+4,374)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,777 miles
    Test number
    408520124075
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass63,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,403 miles
    Test number
    687921623017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,401 miles (+5,167)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,401 miles
    Test number
    219281823039
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass58,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,234 miles
    Test number
    125894222049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,234 miles (+5,382)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,234 miles
    Test number
    526814722023
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  22. Pass52,852 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,852 miles
    Test number
    477262511041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Fail52,841 miles (-7,591)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,841 miles
    Test number
    395151111081
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass60,432 miles (+20,667)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,432 miles
    Test number
    970277720027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,765 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,765 miles
    Test number
    950406129088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,727 miles (+5,875)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,727 miles
    Test number
    871143329035
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  27. Pass33,852 miles (+4,804)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,852 miles
    Test number
    162054528076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,048 miles
    Test number
    262417117083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X448 HLM

Does X448 HLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X448 HLM is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X448 HLM?
The MOT on X448 HLM is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X448 HLM done?
X448 HLM was recorded at 107,856 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,104 miles a year.
Has X448 HLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X448 HLM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on X448 HLM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X448 HLM find?
X448 HLM passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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