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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X49 AKUMOT history

X49 AKU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2023.

X49 AKU 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 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
117,807 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X49 AKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X49 AKU was last recorded at 117,807 miles on 17 Jul 2023, 9,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,339 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
9,468 miles
Average per year
5,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,807 miles
  • 2022 – 108,339 miles
  • 2021 – 100,833 miles
  • 2020 – 93,820 miles
  • 2019 – 85,604 miles
  • 2018 – 76,435 miles
  • 2017 – 71,217 miles
  • 2016 – 65,583 miles
  • 2015 – 62,863 miles
  • 2013 – 58,434 miles
  • 2012 – 50,951 miles
  • 2011 – 44,271 miles
  • 2010 – 40,063 miles
  • 2009 – 35,887 miles
  • 2008 – 33,666 miles
  • 2007 – 30,371 miles
  • 2006 – 27,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,807 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,807 miles (+9,468)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,807 miles
    Test number
    820389009122
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass108,339 miles (+7,506)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,339 miles
    Test number
    219563750068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished on the outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass100,833 miles (+7,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,833 miles
    Test number
    210501773000
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass93,820 miles (+8,216)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,820 miles
    Test number
    460902561436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,604 miles (+9,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,604 miles
    Test number
    329243659704
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass76,435 miles (+5,218)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    151310983263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass71,217 miles (+5,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,217 miles
    Test number
    977298370093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass65,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,583 miles
    Test number
    288950579618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail65,583 miles (+2,720)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,583 miles
    Test number
    305052412987
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass62,863 miles (+4,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,863 miles
    Test number
    818154615003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass58,434 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,434 miles
    Test number
    775219463246
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall damage

  12. Fail58,434 miles (+7,483)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,434 miles
    Test number
    695289963238
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall damage

  13. Pass50,951 miles (+6,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,951 miles
    Test number
    906940382218
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass44,271 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,271 miles
    Test number
    808210781241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,063 miles
    Test number
    692224580208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,063 miles (+4,176)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,063 miles
    Test number
    381374380272
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass35,887 miles (+2,221)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,887 miles
    Test number
    922255829297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side front tyre starting to perish

  18. Pass33,666 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,666 miles
    Test number
    974223338203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,371 miles
    Test number
    882224637266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,371 miles (+3,327)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,371 miles
    Test number
    543282737241
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass27,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,044 miles
    Test number
    333273236288
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail27,044 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,044 miles
    Test number
    653343436261
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about X49 AKU

Does X49 AKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X49 AKU expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X49 AKU?
The MOT on X49 AKU expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X49 AKU done?
X49 AKU was recorded at 117,807 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2023, an average of 5,369 miles a year.
Has X49 AKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X49 AKU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X49 AKU 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 X49 AKU find?
X49 AKU failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2023 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; emissions unable to be completed; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 3 more.

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