BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc
X54 YLJMOT history
X54 YLJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 72,179 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 72,179 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,583 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X54 YLJ
- 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
- 8 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X54 YLJ was last recorded at 72,179 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 3,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,966 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,213 miles
- Average per year
- 2,583 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,179 miles
- 2025 – 68,966 miles
- 2024 – 64,492 miles
- 2023 – 61,424 miles
- 2022 – 59,355 miles
- 2021 – 57,942 miles
- 2020 – 56,861 miles
- 2019 – 54,039 miles
- 2018 – 50,379 miles
- 2017 – 46,869 miles
- 2016 – 44,178 miles
- 2015 – 42,272 miles
- 2014 – 39,937 miles
- 2013 – 37,750 miles
- 2012 – 35,501 miles
- 2011 – 32,649 miles
- 2010 – 30,104 miles
- 2009 – 27,986 miles
- 2008 – 25,701 miles
- 2007 – 23,087 miles
- 2006 – 20,231 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,179 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,179 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 72,179 miles
- Test number
- 199916599806
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail72,179 miles (+3,213)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,179 miles
- Test number
- 212054162232
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass68,966 miles (+4,474)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 68,966 miles
- Test number
- 619580316256
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,492 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 64,492 miles
- Test number
- 867064953778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,490 miles (+3,066)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,490 miles
- Test number
- 854084085682
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass61,424 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 61,424 miles
- Test number
- 243814694096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,423 miles (+2,068)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,423 miles
- Test number
- 466147511179
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Pass59,355 miles (+1,413)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 59,355 miles
- Test number
- 177546235880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,942 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 57,942 miles
- Test number
- 329773255159
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail57,941 miles (+1,080)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,941 miles
- Test number
- 748416104548
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,861 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 56,861 miles
- Test number
- 921580478877
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail56,860 miles (+2,821)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,860 miles
- Test number
- 589764784602
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,039 miles (+3,660)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 54,039 miles
- Test number
- 103492591567
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass50,379 miles (+3,510)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 50,379 miles
- Test number
- 779039482665
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass46,869 miles (+2,691)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 46,869 miles
- Test number
- 470536807161
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass44,178 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 44,178 miles
- Test number
- 601981238873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,178 miles (+1,906)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,178 miles
- Test number
- 526110302758
- 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)
Pass42,272 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 42,272 miles
- Test number
- 227162265195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,272 miles (+2,335)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,272 miles
- Test number
- 416692765194
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass39,937 miles (+2,187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 39,937 miles
- Test number
- 279394154125
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass37,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 37,750 miles
- Test number
- 736536633134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,750 miles (+2,249)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,750 miles
- Test number
- 355936533158
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteEngine management light
Pass35,501 miles (+2,852)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 35,501 miles
- Test number
- 117023142104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,649 miles (+2,545)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 32,649 miles
- Test number
- 935328951137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,104 miles (+2,118)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 30,104 miles
- Test number
- 733955940193
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass27,986 miles (+2,285)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 27,986 miles
- Test number
- 921213759142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass25,701 miles (+2,614)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 25,701 miles
- Test number
- 232775458137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass23,087 miles (+2,856)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 23,087 miles
- Test number
- 221696657194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass20,231 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 20,231 miles
- Test number
- 570816936106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Questions about X54 YLJ
- Does X54 YLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X54 YLJ is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X54 YLJ?
- The MOT on X54 YLJ is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X54 YLJ done?
- X54 YLJ was recorded at 72,179 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 2,583 miles a year.
- Has X54 YLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X54 YLJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on X54 YLJ 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 YLJ find?
- X54 YLJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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