
BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,171 cc
X49 SOEMOT history
X49 SOE is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 133,730 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 133,730 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,268 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X49 SOE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 20 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
X49 SOE was last recorded at 133,730 miles on 17 Nov 2023, 4,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 129,338 miles · 18 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,392 miles
- Average per year
- 5,268 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 133,730 miles
- 2022 – 129,338 miles
- 2021 – 119,158 miles
- 2020 – 117,581 miles
- 2019 – 116,623 miles
- 2018 – 115,001 miles
- 2017 – 105,676 miles
- 2016 – 101,655 miles
- 2015 – 96,536 miles
- 2014 – 92,434 miles
- 2013 – 85,454 miles
- 2012 – 80,566 miles
- 2011 – 73,960 miles
- 2010 – 68,210 miles
- 2009 – 67,274 miles
- 2008 – 60,928 miles
- 2007 – 53,726 miles
- 2006 – 46,104 miles
- 2005 – 38,342 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounting plate rubbers splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer wheel arches corroded
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.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail133,730 miles (+4,392)2 dangerous7 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,730 miles
- Test number
- 128235789021
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounting plate rubbers splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer wheel arches corroded
Pass129,338 miles (+274)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 129,338 miles
- Test number
- 591838341460
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroded
Fail129,064 miles (+9,906)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,064 miles
- Test number
- 266158193818
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroded
Pass119,158 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 119,158 miles
- Test number
- 998862535405
- AdvisoryFault on abs - light not on at time of test
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on rear springs
- AdvisoryMinor wear in o/s/f drop link
- AdvisoryN/s reg inop
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre punctured
Fail119,156 miles (+1,575)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,156 miles
- Test number
- 843135629236
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on rear springs
- AdvisoryMinor wear in o/s/f drop link
- AdvisoryN/s reg inop
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre punctured
Pass117,581 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 117,581 miles
- Test number
- 229256368937
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
Fail117,581 miles (+958)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,581 miles
- Test number
- 425555541556
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Body component insecure spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lense (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop wearing
- AdvisoryRear arches rusting
Pass116,623 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 116,623 miles
- Test number
- 936029824294
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front top mount noisy
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s arches rusting
Fail116,621 miles (+1,620)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,621 miles
- Test number
- 300323839407
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front top mount noisy
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s arches rusting
Pass115,001 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 115,001 miles
- Test number
- 627227803869
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail115,001 miles (+9,325)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,001 miles
- Test number
- 861877457621
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,676 miles (+4,021)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 105,676 miles
- Test number
- 265562844480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,655 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 101,655 miles
- Test number
- 666009345874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,655 miles (+5,119)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,655 miles
- Test number
- 239390644905
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass96,536 miles (+4,102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 96,536 miles
- Test number
- 393233547746
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,434 miles (+6,980)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 92,434 miles
- Test number
- 779696794101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 85,454 miles
- Test number
- 249454893406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,454 miles (+4,888)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,454 miles
- Test number
- 648001193181
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,566 miles (+1,409)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 80,566 miles
- Test number
- 605478102278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,157 miles (+5,197)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 79,157 miles
- Test number
- 897112932006
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass73,960 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 73,960 miles
- Test number
- 458206841097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,890 miles (+5,680)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,890 miles
- Test number
- 159544431440
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass68,210 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 68,210 miles
- Test number
- 632768440066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,207 miles (+933)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,207 miles
- Test number
- 990837240095
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSlight bind on hand brake
- NoteWater ingress n/s tail light
Pass67,274 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 67,274 miles
- Test number
- 343763589457
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail67,274 miles (+6,346)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,274 miles
- Test number
- 811973589270
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,928 miles (+7,202)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 60,928 miles
- Test number
- 403071798227
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass53,726 miles (+7,622)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 53,726 miles
- Test number
- 360631087497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass46,104 miles (+7,762)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 46,104 miles
- Test number
- 163994586269
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,342 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 38,342 miles
- Test number
- 360601485481
- NoteN/s/r brake pipe showing slight signs of corrosion
Questions about X49 SOE
- Does X49 SOE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X49 SOE expired on 17 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X49 SOE?
- The MOT on X49 SOE expired on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X49 SOE done?
- X49 SOE was recorded at 133,730 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2023, an average of 5,268 miles a year.
- Has X49 SOE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X49 SOE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on X49 SOE 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 SOE find?
- X49 SOE failed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 20 more.
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