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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

X47 EEFMOT history

X47 EEF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 30 MOT tests, with 184,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

X47 EEF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2023
Mileage
184,726 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
30
14 passed · 16 failed
Per year
5,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X47 EEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X47 EEF was last recorded at 184,726 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 2,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,303 miles · 5 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,423 miles
Average per year
5,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 184,726 miles
  • 2020 – 182,303 miles
  • 2019 – 178,946 miles
  • 2018 – 178,426 miles
  • 2016 – 175,154 miles
  • 2015 – 171,538 miles
  • 2014 – 168,287 miles
  • 2013 – 164,487 miles
  • 2012 – 161,757 miles
  • 2011 – 160,165 miles
  • 2010 – 149,912 miles
  • 2008 – 136,672 miles
  • 2007 – 115,686 miles
  • 2006 – 103,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous7 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside rear tyre on the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    184,726 miles
    Test number
    411359257230
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail184,726 miles (+2,423)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,726 miles
    Test number
    335574239328
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass182,303 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    182,303 miles
    Test number
    704772250859
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail182,285 miles (+3,339)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,285 miles
    Test number
    707641903852
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass178,946 miles (+520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    178,946 miles
    Test number
    887262617803
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Slight Brake Bind
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass178,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    178,426 miles
    Test number
    438995684787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail178,426 miles (+3,272)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,426 miles
    Test number
    704816839417
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass175,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    175,154 miles
    Test number
    309357309065
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on the legal limit

  9. Fail175,154 miles (+5)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,154 miles
    Test number
    743836735604
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on the legal limit

  10. Fail175,149 miles (+186)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,149 miles
    Test number
    314400788454
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on the legal limit

  11. Fail174,963 miles (+3,425)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,963 miles
    Test number
    923469229518
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass171,538 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    171,538 miles
    Test number
    129354215198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail171,532 miles (+25)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,532 miles
    Test number
    277853705482
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel hard to rotate by hand. Cannot fully assess wheel bearing condition.

  14. Fail171,507 miles (+3,220)3 dangerous8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,507 miles
    Test number
    157961875498
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s headlight bulb not fitted properly.

  15. Pass168,287 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    168,287 miles
    Test number
    426574744076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail168,287 miles (+44)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,287 miles
    Test number
    115214344414
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail168,243 miles (+3,756)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,243 miles
    Test number
    389388024010
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass164,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    164,487 miles
    Test number
    828381633068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail164,487 miles (+2,730)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,487 miles
    Test number
    666020233037
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass161,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    161,757 miles
    Test number
    719167612097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail161,757 miles (+1,592)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,757 miles
    Test number
    746753412094
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass160,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    160,165 miles
    Test number
    545015531021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail160,165 miles (+10,253)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,165 miles
    Test number
    805474531070
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass149,912 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    149,912 miles
    Test number
    250985930016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail149,911 miles (+13,239)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,911 miles
    Test number
    563144630026
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass136,672 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    136,672 miles
    Test number
    122142518332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail136,667 miles (+20,981)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,667 miles
    Test number
    181039708324
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass115,686 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    115,686 miles
    Test number
    442686857277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail114,675 miles (+11,464)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,675 miles
    Test number
    430064437223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass103,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    103,211 miles
    Test number
    272084636248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X47 EEF

Does X47 EEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X47 EEF expired on 5 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X47 EEF?
The MOT on X47 EEF expired on 5 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X47 EEF done?
X47 EEF was recorded at 184,726 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 5,218 miles a year.
Has X47 EEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X47 EEF has failed 16 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on X47 EEF 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 EEF find?
X47 EEF passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: offside rear all direction indicators slightly discoloured; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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