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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

X44 LYGMOT history

X44 LYG is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

X44 LYG 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 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
105,176 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X44 LYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X44 LYG was last recorded at 105,176 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,666 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
510 miles
Average per year
3,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,176 miles
  • 2025 – 104,666 miles
  • 2023 – 104,214 miles
  • 2022 – 103,424 miles
  • 2020 – 101,743 miles
  • 2019 – 99,704 miles
  • 2018 – 99,600 miles
  • 2017 – 96,804 miles
  • 2016 – 94,277 miles
  • 2015 – 90,248 miles
  • 2014 – 82,848 miles
  • 2013 – 80,915 miles
  • 2012 – 72,852 miles
  • 2011 – 65,129 miles
  • 2010 – 57,340 miles
  • 2009 – 45,422 miles
  • 2008 – 33,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,176 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,176 miles (+510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    105,176 miles
    Test number
    657158793256
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass104,666 miles (+452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,666 miles
    Test number
    355613438710
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass104,214 miles (+790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,214 miles
    Test number
    702555541613
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension parts corroded
  4. Pass103,424 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,424 miles
    Test number
    371184176394
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail103,418 miles (+1,201)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,418 miles
    Test number
    572088827029
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass102,217 miles (+2)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,217 miles
    Test number
    547728969467
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rears @ rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail102,215 miles (+472)7 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,215 miles
    Test number
    942414964771
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rears @ rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake disc back plate loose,
  8. Pass101,743 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,743 miles
    Test number
    508273506996
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail101,743 miles (+2,039)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,743 miles
    Test number
    600123608206
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass99,704 miles (+104)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,704 miles
    Test number
    429930986552
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met requirements
  11. Fail99,600 miles (+2,796)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,600 miles
    Test number
    145024957223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass96,804 miles (+2,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,804 miles
    Test number
    691585915737
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass94,277 miles (+4,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,277 miles
    Test number
    916326076831
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass90,248 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,248 miles
    Test number
    117305285035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator warning lamp illuminated
  15. Fail90,240 miles (+7,392)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,240 miles
    Test number
    766063685021
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator warning lamp illuminated
  16. Pass82,848 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,848 miles
    Test number
    378325204123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,915 miles (+8,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,915 miles
    Test number
    647651963032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass72,852 miles (+7,723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,852 miles
    Test number
    616770262076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass65,129 miles (+7,789)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,129 miles
    Test number
    906045551078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,340 miles
    Test number
    243228550081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,340 miles (+11,918)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,340 miles
    Test number
    870448850019
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  22. Pass45,422 miles (+11,727)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,422 miles
    Test number
    802379759073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,695 miles
    Test number
    764643468028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,695 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,695 miles
    Test number
    951703068023
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about X44 LYG

Does X44 LYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X44 LYG is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X44 LYG?
The MOT on X44 LYG is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X44 LYG done?
X44 LYG was recorded at 105,176 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,868 miles a year.
Has X44 LYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X44 LYG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X44 LYG 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 LYG find?
X44 LYG passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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