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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X47 BDPMOT history

X47 BDP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 160,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

X47 BDP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,046 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X47 BDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X47 BDP was last recorded at 160,046 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 4,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,496 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,550 miles
Average per year
5,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,046 miles
  • 2025 – 155,496 miles
  • 2023 – 147,310 miles
  • 2022 – 146,814 miles
  • 2021 – 143,004 miles
  • 2019 – 140,474 miles
  • 2018 – 140,442 miles
  • 2017 – 138,515 miles
  • 2016 – 131,078 miles
  • 2014 – 117,640 miles
  • 2013 – 109,206 miles
  • 2011 – 92,135 miles
  • 2010 – 82,572 miles
  • 2009 – 75,658 miles
  • 2008 – 67,231 miles
  • 2007 – 57,450 miles
  • 2005 – 41,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,046 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,046 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,046 miles
    Test number
    906671981115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,496 miles (+8,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,496 miles
    Test number
    200291392877
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass147,310 miles (+496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,310 miles
    Test number
    363201703760
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath

  4. Pass146,814 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,814 miles
    Test number
    403471160767
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible - offside rear damp effect (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

  5. Fail146,812 miles (+3,808)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,812 miles
    Test number
    508539740603
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible - offside rear damp effect (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

  6. Pass143,004 miles (+2,530)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,004 miles
    Test number
    473222801908
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass140,474 miles (+32)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,474 miles
    Test number
    657613097110
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass140,442 miles (+1,927)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    140,442 miles
    Test number
    793269904865
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,515 miles (+7,437)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,515 miles
    Test number
    846643930049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine appears to misfire
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  10. Pass131,078 miles (+13,438)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    131,078 miles
    Test number
    688471599915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pad indicating ion dash in yellow
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail117,640 miles2 repaired10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,640 miles
    Test number
    126202804283
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront both head lamps fitted with stickers to correct the head lamp aim.
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass117,640 miles (+8,434)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    117,640 miles
    Test number
    187032404205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront both head lamps fitted with stickers to correct the head lamp aim.
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass109,206 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    109,206 miles
    Test number
    809037493119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail109,206 miles (+17,071)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,206 miles
    Test number
    415637693190
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass92,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,135 miles
    Test number
    866228351270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail92,135 miles (+9,563)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,135 miles
    Test number
    727218051223
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass82,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    82,572 miles
    Test number
    923852550254
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail82,572 miles (+6,914)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,572 miles
    Test number
    570282050234
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass75,658 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,658 miles
    Test number
    923300339222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall starting to crack

  20. Fail75,658 miles (+8,427)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,658 miles
    Test number
    763369429292
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall starting to crack

  21. Pass67,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,231 miles
    Test number
    534168018248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,231 miles (+9,781)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,231 miles
    Test number
    324994418431
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass57,450 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,450 miles
    Test number
    332448407254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,394 miles (+16,348)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,394 miles
    Test number
    372364907269
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  25. Pass41,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    41,046 miles
    Test number
    933807105301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X47 BDP

Does X47 BDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X47 BDP is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X47 BDP?
The MOT on X47 BDP is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X47 BDP done?
X47 BDP was recorded at 160,046 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 5,751 miles a year.
Has X47 BDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X47 BDP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X47 BDP 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 X47 BDP find?
X47 BDP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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