BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,000 cc
X454 ELKMOT history
X454 ELK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,149 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 126,149 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,701 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X454 ELK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X454 ELK was last recorded at 126,149 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 4,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 121,816 miles · 2 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,333 miles
- Average per year
- 5,701 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 126,149 miles
- 2021 – 121,816 miles
- 2020 – 119,526 miles
- 2019 – 118,725 miles
- 2018 – 117,741 miles
- 2017 – 116,391 miles
- 2016 – 112,191 miles
- 2015 – 111,792 miles
- 2014 – 108,818 miles
- 2013 – 102,476 miles
- 2012 – 95,755 miles
- 2011 – 80,720 miles
- 2010 – 76,917 miles
- 2009 – 61,655 miles
- 2007 – 48,381 miles
- 2006 – 36,707 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,149 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,149 miles (+4,333)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 126,149 miles
- Test number
- 944707069077
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass121,816 miles (+2,290)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 121,816 miles
- Test number
- 943604447694
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,526 miles (+801)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 119,526 miles
- Test number
- 973440292871
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass118,725 miles (+984)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 118,725 miles
- Test number
- 401864546871
- AdvisoryPads getting low
- AdvisoryRear tyres getting low
Pass117,741 miles (+1,350)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 117,741 miles
- Test number
- 904643876726
- AdvisoryRear tyres close to 1.6mm
Pass116,391 miles (+4,200)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 116,391 miles
- Test number
- 891260152839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,191 miles (+399)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 112,191 miles
- Test number
- 591707638497
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRack end slight play
Fail111,792 miles (+2,974)1 failure9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,792 miles
- Test number
- 836830620969
- FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside front lower radiator area leaking coolant
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass108,818 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 108,818 miles
- Test number
- 188977154381
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSlight play in offside inner rack end
Fail108,818 miles (+6,342)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,818 miles
- Test number
- 415037154338
- Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSlight play in offside inner rack end
Pass102,476 miles (+6,721)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 102,476 miles
- Test number
- 599424243396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,755 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 95,755 miles
- Test number
- 895492632367
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail95,754 miles (+15,034)6 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,754 miles
- Test number
- 568491432352
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass80,720 miles (+3,803)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 80,720 miles
- Test number
- 269317501082
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass76,917 miles (+15,262)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 76,917 miles
- Test number
- 234113270432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,655 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 61,655 miles
- Test number
- 221304159049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,647 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 61,647 miles
- Test number
- 272453949036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,645 miles (+13,264)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,645 miles
- Test number
- 883172949094
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,381 miles (+11,674)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 48,381 miles
- Test number
- 881324157399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge
- NoteO/s rear tyre getting low
- NoteRear brake pads appear to be getting low
Pass36,707 miles (+478)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 36,707 miles
- Test number
- 590689136371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,229 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 36,229 miles
- Test number
- 271287306396
- NoteBit of play in rack
- NoteEngine and sill covers fitted
- NoteNearside rear indicator bulb fading
- NoteOffside door mirror cover missing
- NoteSome wear to front brake discs
- NoteStonechips to windscreen
Fail36,229 miles1 repaired6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,229 miles
- Test number
- 920317806387
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- NoteBit of play in rack
- NoteEngine and sill covers fitted
- NoteNearside rear indicator bulb fading
- NoteOffside door mirror cover missing
- NoteSome wear to front brake discs
- NoteStonechips to windscreen
Questions about X454 ELK
- Does X454 ELK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X454 ELK expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X454 ELK?
- The MOT on X454 ELK expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X454 ELK done?
- X454 ELK was recorded at 126,149 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 5,701 miles a year.
- Has X454 ELK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X454 ELK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2015.
- Has the mileage on X454 ELK 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 X454 ELK find?
- X454 ELK passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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