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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

X451 CFBMOT history

X451 CFB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 143,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

X451 CFB silver 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 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
143,023 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X451 CFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X451 CFB was last recorded at 143,023 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,912 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
3,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,023 miles
  • 2025 – 137,434 miles
  • 2023 – 135,257 miles
  • 2022 – 130,501 miles
  • 2021 – 123,791 miles
  • 2020 – 116,185 miles
  • 2019 – 106,608 miles
  • 2018 – 105,409 miles
  • 2017 – 103,662 miles
  • 2016 – 101,419 miles
  • 2015 – 98,604 miles
  • 2014 – 96,769 miles
  • 2013 – 93,218 miles
  • 2012 – 89,444 miles
  • 2011 – 87,341 miles
  • 2010 – 82,143 miles
  • 2009 – 76,471 miles
  • 2008 – 72,426 miles
  • 2007 – 69,515 miles
  • 2006 – 65,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,023 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,023 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    143,023 miles
    Test number
    635646230553
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail142,912 miles (+5,478)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,912 miles
    Test number
    641041776121
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass137,434 miles (+2,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    137,434 miles
    Test number
    256022498178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on n/s and o/s front wings.
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle sprayed with oil,

  4. Pass135,257 miles (+4,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,257 miles
    Test number
    454406920693
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass130,501 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,501 miles
    Test number
    554110095576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,791 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,791 miles
    Test number
    516117744369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,727 miles (+7,542)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,727 miles
    Test number
    864797938940
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,185 miles (+9,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,185 miles
    Test number
    880442598035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass106,608 miles (+1,199)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,608 miles
    Test number
    586851973105
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,409 miles (+1,747)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,409 miles
    Test number
    841664844931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills covered by plastic guargs
    • AdvisoryOffside sill lip corrosion

  11. Pass103,662 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,662 miles
    Test number
    337212758866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside body work damage

  12. Fail103,662 miles (+2,243)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,662 miles
    Test number
    279749690434
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside body work damage

  13. Pass101,419 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,419 miles
    Test number
    465966058241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,604 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,604 miles
    Test number
    559496275068
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail98,604 miles (+1,835)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,604 miles
    Test number
    917565375037
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass96,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,769 miles
    Test number
    969583474063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,769 miles (+3,551)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,769 miles
    Test number
    156271774082
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on///air intake pipe split.

  18. Pass93,218 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,218 miles
    Test number
    265949323043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,165 miles (+3,721)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,165 miles
    Test number
    196116823441
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  20. Pass89,444 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    89,444 miles
    Test number
    368689832096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,341 miles (+5,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,341 miles
    Test number
    217021821282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass82,143 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,143 miles
    Test number
    221873820207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,471 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    124401639255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,459 miles (+4,033)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,459 miles
    Test number
    321920339462
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass72,426 miles (+2,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,426 miles
    Test number
    381188128433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass69,515 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,515 miles
    Test number
    394095027243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    65,549 miles
    Test number
    214266016244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail65,549 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,549 miles
    Test number
    294562316220
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about X451 CFB

Does X451 CFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X451 CFB is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X451 CFB?
The MOT on X451 CFB is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X451 CFB done?
X451 CFB was recorded at 143,023 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 3,883 miles a year.
Has X451 CFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X451 CFB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X451 CFB 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 X451 CFB find?
X451 CFB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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