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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

X451 EJMMOT history

X451 EJM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2022.

X451 EJM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2023
Mileage
120,220 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2022
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X451 EJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X451 EJM was last recorded at 120,220 miles on 10 Aug 2022, 1,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,822 miles · 11 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,398 miles
Average per year
4,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,220 miles
  • 2021 – 118,822 miles
  • 2020 – 115,825 miles
  • 2019 – 113,041 miles
  • 2018 – 111,094 miles
  • 2017 – 108,581 miles
  • 2016 – 106,152 miles
  • 2015 – 101,831 miles
  • 2014 – 95,158 miles
  • 2013 – 86,458 miles
  • 2012 – 80,536 miles
  • 2011 – 75,376 miles
  • 2010 – 67,048 miles
  • 2009 – 59,696 miles
  • 2008 – 55,172 miles
  • 2007 – 47,247 miles
  • 2006 – 42,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,220 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,220 miles (+1,398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,220 miles
    Test number
    106839996683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass118,822 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,822 miles
    Test number
    945729526319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail118,822 miles (+2,997)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,822 miles
    Test number
    118571568123
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass115,825 miles (+2,784)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,825 miles
    Test number
    290334951095
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,041 miles
    Test number
    882989797173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,041 miles (+1,947)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,041 miles
    Test number
    166520092018
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass111,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,094 miles
    Test number
    103653904412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,094 miles (+2,513)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,094 miles
    Test number
    722808885835
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  9. Pass108,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,581 miles
    Test number
    586819061556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,581 miles (+2,429)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,581 miles
    Test number
    663727571268
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  11. Pass106,152 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,152 miles
    Test number
    257129177133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail106,152 miles (+4,321)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,152 miles
    Test number
    864753321777
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass101,831 miles (+6,673)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,831 miles
    Test number
    176847095470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front steering arms have slight play

  14. Pass95,158 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,158 miles
    Test number
    455140484003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteE M L on

  15. Fail95,158 miles (+8,700)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,158 miles
    Test number
    897620584043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteE M L on

  16. Pass86,458 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,458 miles
    Test number
    289932903175
    • NoteE M L on

  17. Fail86,458 miles (+5,922)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,458 miles
    Test number
    879111503199
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteE M L on

  18. Pass80,536 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,536 miles
    Test number
    979791912189
    • NoteRear exhaust moun ting deteriorating

  19. Fail80,533 miles (+5,157)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,533 miles
    Test number
    748300712198
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust moun ting deteriorating

  20. Pass75,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,376 miles
    Test number
    895737741186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,376 miles (+8,328)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,376 miles
    Test number
    137375841148
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCan not check outer door sills trims fitted
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint
    • NoteStrong advice o/s/r tyre on limit of 1,6mm

  22. Pass67,048 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    573175040156
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  23. Fail67,048 miles (+7,352)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    311364240143
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  24. Pass59,696 miles (+4,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,696 miles
    Test number
    612441049180
    • 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)

  25. Pass55,172 miles (+7,925)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,172 miles
    Test number
    193053648117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,247 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,247 miles
    Test number
    353120107145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,147 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,147 miles
    Test number
    961028777003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,834 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,834 miles
    Test number
    124293257094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,464 miles
    Test number
    463384436056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X451 EJM

Does X451 EJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X451 EJM expired on 13 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X451 EJM?
The MOT on X451 EJM expired on 13 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X451 EJM done?
X451 EJM was recorded at 120,220 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2022, an average of 4,708 miles a year.
Has X451 EJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X451 EJM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on X451 EJM 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 EJM find?
X451 EJM passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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