BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
X4 VLFMOT history
X4 VLF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,465 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 95,465 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,349 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X4 VLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X4 VLF was last recorded at 95,465 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 8,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,596 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,869 miles
- Average per year
- 5,349 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,465 miles
- 2025 – 86,596 miles
- 2024 – 74,502 miles
- 2023 – 69,299 miles
- 2022 – 66,414 miles
- 2021 – 62,508 miles
- 2020 – 60,247 miles
- 2019 – 55,326 miles
- 2018 – 50,132 miles
- 2017 – 44,674 miles
- 2016 – 37,831 miles
- 2015 – 31,496 miles
- 2014 – 24,469 miles
- 2013 – 20,099 miles
- 2012 – 17,670 miles
- 2011 – 15,300 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,465 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords osf & nsf
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nsr brake pipe is corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,465 miles (+8,869)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 95,465 miles
- Test number
- 755371397412
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,596 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 86,596 miles
- Test number
- 523981429575
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail86,589 miles (+12,087)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,589 miles
- Test number
- 398833829575
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,502 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 74,502 miles
- Test number
- 922762848194
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords osf & nsf (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNsr brake pipe is corroded
- AdvisoryRear ride height is low
- AdvisoryRear subframe is corroded
Fail74,495 miles (+5,196)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,495 miles
- Test number
- 545692167452
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords osf & nsf (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNsr brake pipe is corroded
- AdvisoryRear ride height is low
Pass69,299 miles (+2,885)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 69,299 miles
- Test number
- 278856006534
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,414 miles (+3,906)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 66,414 miles
- Test number
- 875900633508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,508 miles (+2,261)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 62,508 miles
- Test number
- 452552267673
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect dust shield has broken off (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear service brake lags behind offside slightly during operation
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread blocks(2015/16 dates) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,247 miles (+4,921)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 60,247 miles
- Test number
- 355356288087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass55,326 miles (+5,194)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 55,326 miles
- Test number
- 143470070349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,132 miles (+5,458)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 50,132 miles
- Test number
- 377484403631
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure at rear.
Pass44,674 miles (+6,843)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 44,674 miles
- Test number
- 805244773260
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated on inner shoulder
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder
Pass37,831 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 37,831 miles
- Test number
- 127230971361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,829 miles (+6,333)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,829 miles
- Test number
- 819568801725
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass31,496 miles (+7,027)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 31,496 miles
- Test number
- 716401865064
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail24,469 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,469 miles
- Test number
- 796119254091
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass24,469 miles (+4,370)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 24,469 miles
- Test number
- 808929454025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,099 miles (+43)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 20,099 miles
- Test number
- 706999353058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres have extreme wear on the edges
Fail20,056 miles (+2,386)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,056 miles
- Test number
- 605780753081
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres have extreme wear on the edges
Pass17,670 miles (+2,370)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 17,670 miles
- Test number
- 188369452442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,300 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 15,300 miles
- Test number
- 747962461008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X4 VLF
- Does X4 VLF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 VLF is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X4 VLF?
- The MOT on X4 VLF is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X4 VLF done?
- X4 VLF was recorded at 95,465 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,349 miles a year.
- Has X4 VLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X4 VLF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on X4 VLF 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 X4 VLF find?
- X4 VLF passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge.
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