BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc
X57 DMEMOT history
X57 DME is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,558 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 147,558 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,253 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X57 DME
- 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
- 15 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X57 DME was last recorded at 147,558 miles on 17 Mar 2025, 1,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 145,972 miles · 19 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,586 miles
- Average per year
- 5,253 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 147,558 miles
- 2024 – 145,972 miles
- 2023 – 142,273 miles
- 2022 – 138,524 miles
- 2021 – 134,687 miles
- 2020 – 133,382 miles
- 2019 – 130,472 miles
- 2018 – 124,705 miles
- 2017 – 118,879 miles
- 2016 – 112,525 miles
- 2015 – 105,670 miles
- 2014 – 99,789 miles
- 2013 – 93,265 miles
- 2012 – 91,653 miles
- 2011 – 85,753 miles
- 2010 – 79,931 miles
- 2009 – 73,995 miles
- 2008 – 65,217 miles
- 2007 – 53,573 miles
- 2006 – 47,498 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,558 miles
- AdvisoryEngine and under vehicle covers fitted restricts view of test items
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
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.
Engine and under vehicle covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak from engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Outer sill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Under vehicle covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,558 miles (+1,586)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 147,558 miles
- Test number
- 226317594971
- AdvisoryEngine and under vehicle covers fitted restricts view of test items
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
Pass145,972 miles (+3,699)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 145,972 miles
- Test number
- 242987950787
- AdvisoryEngine and under vehicle covers fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass142,273 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 142,273 miles
- Test number
- 358828313775
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low on effort
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and outer sill covers fitted
Fail142,273 miles (+3,749)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,273 miles
- Test number
- 540367348396
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake low on effort
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and outer sill covers fitted
Pass138,524 miles (+56)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 138,524 miles
- Test number
- 587513311394
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted
Fail138,468 miles (+3,781)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,468 miles
- Test number
- 741815943707
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted
Pass134,687 miles (+1,305)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 134,687 miles
- Test number
- 827971545233
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryEngine and under vehicle covers fitted
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Pass133,382 miles (+2,910)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 133,382 miles
- Test number
- 922855024098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,472 miles (+5,767)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 130,472 miles
- Test number
- 194608518095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass124,705 miles (+5,826)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 124,705 miles
- Test number
- 512736301673
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass118,879 miles (+6,354)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 118,879 miles
- Test number
- 363262477653
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,525 miles (+6,855)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 112,525 miles
- Test number
- 661524041948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,670 miles (+5,881)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 105,670 miles
- Test number
- 305516965077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,789 miles (+6,524)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 99,789 miles
- Test number
- 166892574019
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass93,265 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 93,265 miles
- Test number
- 265335583033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,264 miles (+1,611)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,264 miles
- Test number
- 739734083077
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass91,653 miles (+5,900)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 91,653 miles
- Test number
- 229190562053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,753 miles (+5,822)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 85,753 miles
- Test number
- 405047361044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,931 miles (+5,936)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 79,931 miles
- Test number
- 751636050049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,995 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 73,995 miles
- Test number
- 290584349064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,992 miles (+8,775)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,992 miles
- Test number
- 832814749013
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,217 miles (+11,644)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 65,217 miles
- Test number
- 831655248028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,573 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 53,573 miles
- Test number
- 881964547068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,573 miles (+6,075)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,573 miles
- Test number
- 943254747025
- Repaired at testBonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass47,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 47,498 miles
- Test number
- 711250666079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,498 miles2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,498 miles
- Test number
- 830518256077
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about X57 DME
- Does X57 DME currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X57 DME expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X57 DME?
- The MOT on X57 DME expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X57 DME done?
- X57 DME was recorded at 147,558 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2025, an average of 5,253 miles a year.
- Has X57 DME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X57 DME has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on X57 DME 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 X57 DME find?
- X57 DME passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2025 with 9 advisories: engine and under vehicle covers fitted restricts view of test items; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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