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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

X457 EJMMOT history

X457 EJM is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 121,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

X457 EJM gold BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,618 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X457 EJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X457 EJM was last recorded at 121,618 miles on 29 May 2026, 266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,352 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
266 miles
Average per year
4,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,618 miles
  • 2025 – 113,949 miles
  • 2024 – 108,477 miles
  • 2023 – 107,028 miles
  • 2022 – 103,321 miles
  • 2021 – 101,856 miles
  • 2020 – 99,671 miles
  • 2019 – 95,016 miles
  • 2018 – 88,493 miles
  • 2017 – 82,426 miles
  • 2016 – 74,847 miles
  • 2015 – 71,219 miles
  • 2014 – 67,826 miles
  • 2013 – 63,238 miles
  • 2012 – 59,513 miles
  • 2011 – 56,181 miles
  • 2010 – 53,023 miles
  • 2009 – 49,061 miles
  • 2008 – 43,949 miles
  • 2007 – 37,343 miles
  • 2006 – 30,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,618 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth side repeaters flash when switched offRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryReversing lamp not workingRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Advise EML light on

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,618 miles (+266)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,618 miles
    Test number
    509855954077
    • AdvisoryBoth side repeaters flash when switched off
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  2. Fail121,352 miles (+7,403)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,352 miles
    Test number
    286520447200
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped and main beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped and main beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll LED headlamp bulbs flash when switched off
    • AdvisoryBoth side repeaters flash when switched off
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  3. Pass113,949 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    113,949 miles
    Test number
    942419375710
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on parking brake

  4. Fail113,949 miles (+5,472)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,949 miles
    Test number
    691211803629
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on parking brake

  5. Pass108,477 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,477 miles
    Test number
    808994296850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just passed on efficiency

  6. Fail108,452 miles (+1,424)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,452 miles
    Test number
    566961302309
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass107,028 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,028 miles
    Test number
    912752939232
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail107,028 miles (+3,707)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,028 miles
    Test number
    644902991558
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,321 miles (+1,465)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,321 miles
    Test number
    846611067588
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass101,856 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,856 miles
    Test number
    228894244973
    • AdvisoryAdvise EML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail101,856 miles (+2,185)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,856 miles
    Test number
    595626431375
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise EML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass99,671 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,671 miles
    Test number
    536167084758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,669 miles (+4,653)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,669 miles
    Test number
    302991407883
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise EML light on

  14. Pass95,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    95,016 miles
    Test number
    641967857571
    • AdvisoryAdvise EML light on

  15. Fail95,016 miles (+6,523)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,016 miles
    Test number
    773542029412
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise EML light on
    • AdvisoryAdvise anti freeze leak (back of engine)

  16. Pass88,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,493 miles
    Test number
    412368535362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,493 miles (+6,067)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,493 miles
    Test number
    229902634032
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass82,426 miles (+7,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,426 miles
    Test number
    636733756523
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake warning light on

  19. Pass74,847 miles (+3,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,847 miles
    Test number
    904115682185
    • AdvisoryAdvise EML light on
    • AdvisoryAdvise pad warning light on

  20. Pass71,219 miles (+3,393)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,219 miles
    Test number
    437687225141
    • NoteAdvise pad warning light on

  21. Pass67,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,826 miles
    Test number
    746689824176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Fail67,826 miles (+4,588)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,826 miles
    Test number
    175229924173
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass63,238 miles (+3,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,238 miles
    Test number
    719633523180
    • NoteEngine management light on

  24. Pass59,513 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,513 miles
    Test number
    546681432135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,181 miles
    Test number
    269994031490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,181 miles (+3,158)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,181 miles
    Test number
    328084731125
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass53,023 miles (+3,962)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,023 miles
    Test number
    722450120184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in rack o/s/f

  28. Pass49,061 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,061 miles
    Test number
    142695239146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edges

  29. Fail49,061 miles (+5,112)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,061 miles
    Test number
    514805039166
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edges

  30. Pass43,949 miles (+6,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,949 miles
    Test number
    903276538164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  31. Pass37,343 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,343 miles
    Test number
    644360267077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass30,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,990 miles
    Test number
    333519656016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X457 EJM

Does X457 EJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X457 EJM is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X457 EJM?
The MOT on X457 EJM is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X457 EJM done?
X457 EJM was recorded at 121,618 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,476 miles a year.
Has X457 EJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X457 EJM has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X457 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 X457 EJM find?
X457 EJM passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 7 advisories: both side repeaters flash when switched off; front exhaust mounting defective missing; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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