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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X48 VOBMOT history

X48 VOB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

X48 VOB silver 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 27 May 2026
Mileage
113,575 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X48 VOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X48 VOB was last recorded at 113,575 miles on 28 May 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,546 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
4,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,575 miles
  • 2021 – 112,266 miles
  • 2020 – 110,270 miles
  • 2019 – 100,952 miles
  • 2018 – 91,673 miles
  • 2017 – 83,918 miles
  • 2016 – 72,219 miles
  • 2015 – 67,702 miles
  • 2014 – 63,523 miles
  • 2013 – 59,357 miles
  • 2011 – 54,957 miles
  • 2010 – 48,898 miles
  • 2009 – 46,283 miles
  • 2007 – 42,608 miles
  • 2006 – 36,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,575 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,575 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,575 miles
    Test number
    728240138395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail113,575 miles (+29)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,575 miles
    Test number
    262589358686
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail113,546 miles (+1,280)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,546 miles
    Test number
    107514558626
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR STABALIZER BAR MISSING

  4. Pass112,266 miles (+1,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,266 miles
    Test number
    256109935811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,270 miles (+9,318)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,270 miles
    Test number
    399331467979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,952 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,952 miles
    Test number
    506433499148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Fail100,952 miles (+47)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,952 miles
    Test number
    215215009395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail100,905 miles (+9,232)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,905 miles
    Test number
    160463874180
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,673 miles (+7,755)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,673 miles
    Test number
    264503008297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,918 miles (+421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,918 miles
    Test number
    895266686934
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail83,497 miles (+11,278)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,497 miles
    Test number
    782359854601
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass72,219 miles (+4,517)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,219 miles
    Test number
    766769516036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass67,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,702 miles
    Test number
    496466325128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail67,702 miles (+4,179)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,702 miles
    Test number
    879861425178
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass63,523 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,523 miles
    Test number
    375509874015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,499 miles (+4,142)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,499 miles
    Test number
    149987674481
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass59,357 miles (+83)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,357 miles
    Test number
    248950483078
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail59,274 miles (+4,317)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,274 miles
    Test number
    166850873413
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass54,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    155839631304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail54,957 miles (+6,059)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    389729031341
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass48,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,898 miles
    Test number
    430816200462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,890 miles (+2,607)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    851636200317
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass46,283 miles (+3,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,283 miles
    Test number
    793008799154
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass42,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,608 miles
    Test number
    142164367174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail42,608 miles (+6,153)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,608 miles
    Test number
    960374967102
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass36,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,455 miles
    Test number
    342092136145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X48 VOB

Does X48 VOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X48 VOB expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X48 VOB?
The MOT on X48 VOB expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X48 VOB done?
X48 VOB was recorded at 113,575 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 4,049 miles a year.
Has X48 VOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X48 VOB has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X48 VOB 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 X48 VOB find?
X48 VOB passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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