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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,000 cc

X54 CFTMOT history

X54 CFT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

X54 CFT silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2025
Mileage
72,600 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X54 CFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X54 CFT was last recorded at 72,600 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 9,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,370 miles · 25 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
9,230 miles
Average per year
3,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,600 miles
  • 2023 – 63,370 miles
  • 2022 – 59,042 miles
  • 2021 – 56,607 miles
  • 2020 – 53,231 miles
  • 2019 – 49,211 miles
  • 2018 – 44,411 miles
  • 2017 – 38,611 miles
  • 2016 – 31,060 miles
  • 2015 – 22,887 miles
  • 2014 – 18,205 miles
  • 2012 – 12,275 miles
  • 2010 – 11,636 miles
  • 2009 – 11,340 miles
  • 2008 – 10,754 miles
  • 2007 – 10,398 miles
  • 2006 – 10,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,600 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    550960990775
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,600 miles (+9,230)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    270666122592
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,370 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,370 miles
    Test number
    621602214338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail63,368 miles (+4,326)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,368 miles
    Test number
    813129256469
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass59,042 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,042 miles
    Test number
    861728372666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail59,042 miles (+2,435)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,042 miles
    Test number
    953058023515
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass56,607 miles (+3,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,607 miles
    Test number
    456457994573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass53,231 miles (+4,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,231 miles
    Test number
    967499459561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass49,211 miles (+4,800)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,211 miles
    Test number
    881602282481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre 225/45/17
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass44,411 miles (+5,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,411 miles
    Test number
    763685011973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

  11. Pass38,611 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,611 miles
    Test number
    532922360699
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail38,611 miles (+7,551)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,611 miles
    Test number
    719997906124
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass31,060 miles (+8,173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,060 miles
    Test number
    610987388608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 R17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  14. Pass22,887 miles (+4,682)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,887 miles
    Test number
    155786025418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail18,205 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,205 miles
    Test number
    158438404405
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass18,205 miles (+5,930)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    18,205 miles
    Test number
    597208304051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass12,275 miles (+348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    12,275 miles
    Test number
    305967142319
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass11,927 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    11,927 miles
    Test number
    368279702015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,636 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    11,636 miles
    Test number
    901805250334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    11,340 miles
    Test number
    494194069389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail11,340 miles (+302)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,340 miles
    Test number
    730794569343
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass11,038 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    11,038 miles
    Test number
    920022209055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,754 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,754 miles
    Test number
    892581418075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,398 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,398 miles
    Test number
    990008807027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,104 miles
    Test number
    920650816056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X54 CFT

Does X54 CFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X54 CFT expired on 25 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X54 CFT?
The MOT on X54 CFT expired on 25 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X54 CFT done?
X54 CFT was recorded at 72,600 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 3,468 miles a year.
Has X54 CFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X54 CFT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X54 CFT 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 X54 CFT find?
X54 CFT passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point; oil leak, but not excessive.

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