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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

X44 CLDMOT history

X44 CLD is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

X44 CLD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,717 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X44 CLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X44 CLD was last recorded at 91,717 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,341 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,376 miles
Average per year
2,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,717 miles
  • 2025 – 90,341 miles
  • 2024 – 88,669 miles
  • 2023 – 88,381 miles
  • 2022 – 87,650 miles
  • 2020 – 86,263 miles
  • 2019 – 85,274 miles
  • 2018 – 83,566 miles
  • 2017 – 82,783 miles
  • 2016 – 79,487 miles
  • 2014 – 76,476 miles
  • 2013 – 74,088 miles
  • 2012 – 71,186 miles
  • 2011 – 68,267 miles
  • 2010 – 64,467 miles
  • 2009 – 60,158 miles
  • 2008 – 59,113 miles
  • 2007 – 45,230 miles
  • 2006 – 38,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,717 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear differential housing bushes worn/movement
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to offside rear corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,717 miles (+1,376)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,717 miles
    Test number
    464896168734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential housing bushes worn/movement
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass90,341 miles (+1,672)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,341 miles
    Test number
    629691956306
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle front bush worn

  3. Pass88,669 miles (+288)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,669 miles
    Test number
    580412558635
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips in several areas (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,381 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,381 miles
    Test number
    863845588331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail88,377 miles (+727)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,377 miles
    Test number
    887813875827
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass87,650 miles (+1,387)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,650 miles
    Test number
    201043726034
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass86,263 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,263 miles
    Test number
    857980091450
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail86,254 miles (+980)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,254 miles
    Test number
    634161909900
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both catalysts to centre section joints (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass85,274 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,274 miles
    Test number
    209405642239
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints of both catalytic convertors to rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail85,274 miles (+1,708)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,274 miles
    Test number
    787438448586
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints of both catalytic convertors to rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass83,566 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,566 miles
    Test number
    550743653956
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear outer sill to floor seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wing corroded

  12. Fail83,566 miles (+783)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,566 miles
    Test number
    461841217240
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear outer sill to floor seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wing corroded

  13. Pass82,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,783 miles
    Test number
    859476673571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,783 miles (+3,296)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,783 miles
    Test number
    577534670781
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass79,487 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,487 miles
    Test number
    884957415025
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor seam from front to rear (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust jointing flanges deteriorated

  16. Fail79,487 miles (+3,011)1 dangerous5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,487 miles
    Test number
    908474196464
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor seam from front to rear (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust jointing flanges deteriorated

  17. Pass76,476 miles (+2,388)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,476 miles
    Test number
    836515154288
    • NoteExhaust rusty at rear joint.
    • NoteNearside inner sill to floor pan rusty.

  18. Pass74,088 miles (+2,902)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,088 miles
    Test number
    759400153255
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBody kit fitted
    • NoteSlight corrosion starting to show to sidesills

  19. Pass71,186 miles (+2,919)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,186 miles
    Test number
    928507472110
    • NoteCentre section to rear silencer clamping flange cracked
    • NoteSlight corrosion and join between floor and outer sill on N/S

  20. Pass68,267 miles (+19)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,267 miles
    Test number
    499059331245
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth driveshafts show signs of contact with anti-roll bar
    • NoteSlight dampness around brake calipers

  21. Fail68,248 miles (+3,781)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,248 miles
    Test number
    395362121228
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll brake calipers slightly damp

  22. Fail64,467 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,467 miles
    Test number
    521491400297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass64,467 miles (+4,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,467 miles
    Test number
    602641500282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass60,158 miles (+1,045)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,158 miles
    Test number
    971833539161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront suspension link to headlioght sensor broken

  25. Pass59,113 miles (+13,883)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,113 miles
    Test number
    961691928177
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres very near legal limit on tread
    • NoteFront suspension head light self leveller broken

  26. Pass45,230 miles (+7,179)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,230 miles
    Test number
    962756787061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,051 miles
    Test number
    373009266086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X44 CLD

Does X44 CLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X44 CLD is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X44 CLD?
The MOT on X44 CLD is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X44 CLD done?
X44 CLD was recorded at 91,717 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 2,608 miles a year.
Has X44 CLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X44 CLD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X44 CLD 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 X44 CLD find?
X44 CLD passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point, and 3 more.

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