BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc
X54 GDLMOT history
X54 GDL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,685 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 122,685 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,761 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X54 GDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 2 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X54 GDL was last recorded at 122,685 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 5,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 117,163 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,522 miles
- Average per year
- 4,761 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 122,685 miles
- 2024 – 117,163 miles
- 2023 – 109,986 miles
- 2022 – 101,928 miles
- 2021 – 96,063 miles
- 2020 – 89,913 miles
- 2019 – 83,043 miles
- 2018 – 71,461 miles
- 2017 – 63,815 miles
- 2016 – 57,414 miles
- 2015 – 48,814 miles
- 2014 – 44,273 miles
- 2013 – 41,298 miles
- 2012 – 40,544 miles
- 2011 – 39,478 miles
- 2010 – 38,775 miles
- 2009 – 38,007 miles
- 2008 – 36,887 miles
- 2007 – 35,569 miles
- 2006 – 32,890 miles
- 2005 – 27,319 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,685 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,685 miles (+5,522)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 122,685 miles
- Test number
- 699995238781
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,163 miles (+7,177)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 117,163 miles
- Test number
- 305190531834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,986 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 109,986 miles
- Test number
- 976512940698
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail109,986 miles (+8,058)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,986 miles
- Test number
- 273073403450
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,928 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 101,928 miles
- Test number
- 489223171719
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail101,927 miles (+5,864)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,927 miles
- Test number
- 301959717248
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone lower arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,063 miles (+6,150)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 96,063 miles
- Test number
- 279478738823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,913 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 89,913 miles
- Test number
- 357984615707
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail89,912 miles (+6,869)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,912 miles
- Test number
- 457967219176
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,043 miles (+11,582)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 83,043 miles
- Test number
- 929054015371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,461 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 71,461 miles
- Test number
- 789299207023
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail71,460 miles (+7,645)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,460 miles
- Test number
- 999869295808
- MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass63,815 miles (+106)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 63,815 miles
- Test number
- 366193531975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,709 miles (+6,295)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,709 miles
- Test number
- 145562826483
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass57,414 miles (+8,600)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 57,414 miles
- Test number
- 703110981680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,814 miles (+4,541)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 48,814 miles
- Test number
- 793287429959
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail44,273 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,273 miles
- Test number
- 607192684270
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass44,273 miles (+2,975)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 44,273 miles
- Test number
- 686832584206
- 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)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass41,298 miles (+754)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 41,298 miles
- Test number
- 997354283286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,544 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 40,544 miles
- Test number
- 725182292213
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail40,544 miles (+1,066)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,544 miles
- Test number
- 575151492263
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,478 miles (+703)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 39,478 miles
- Test number
- 558801081204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,775 miles (+768)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 38,775 miles
- Test number
- 774262080293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,007 miles (+1,120)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 38,007 miles
- Test number
- 394997099432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,887 miles (+1,318)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 36,887 miles
- Test number
- 901905988285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,569 miles (+2,679)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 35,569 miles
- Test number
- 634443797263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,890 miles (+5,571)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 32,890 miles
- Test number
- 392235686220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,319 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 27,319 miles
- Test number
- 884799275245
- NoteBoth front tyres nearing wear band limit
- NoteHandbrake travel close to limit
Questions about X54 GDL
- Does X54 GDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X54 GDL is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X54 GDL?
- The MOT on X54 GDL is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X54 GDL done?
- X54 GDL was recorded at 122,685 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 4,761 miles a year.
- Has X54 GDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X54 GDL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on X54 GDL 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 GDL find?
- X54 GDL passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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