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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,926 cc

X57 UPAMOT history

X57 UPA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 221,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

X57 UPA silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
221,539 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X57 UPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X57 UPA was last recorded at 221,539 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,539 miles · 17 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 221,539 miles
  • 2021 – 221,539 miles
  • 2020 – 218,407 miles
  • 2018 – 216,490 miles
  • 2017 – 210,415 miles
  • 2016 – 204,072 miles
  • 2015 – 192,839 miles
  • 2014 – 185,418 miles
  • 2013 – 175,246 miles
  • 2012 – 167,937 miles
  • 2011 – 158,655 miles
  • 2010 – 153,333 miles
  • 2008 – 144,495 miles
  • 2007 – 123,161 miles
  • 2006 – 103,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,539 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOsf tyre wearing close to legal limit

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    221,539 miles
    Test number
    964824112706
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre wearing close to legal limit

  2. Pass221,539 miles (+3,132)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    221,539 miles
    Test number
    692211409767
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine and outer sill covers
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack

  3. Pass218,407 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    218,407 miles
    Test number
    130578868747
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  4. Fail218,360 miles (+1,870)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,360 miles
    Test number
    955787337392
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOsr brake binding

  5. Pass216,490 miles (+6,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    216,490 miles
    Test number
    269188640134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass210,415 miles (+6,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    210,415 miles
    Test number
    870622393484
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Pass204,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    204,072 miles
    Test number
    968518845510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail204,072 miles (+11,233)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,072 miles
    Test number
    718267375013
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass192,839 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    192,839 miles
    Test number
    436728475013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail192,839 miles (+7,421)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,839 miles
    Test number
    115577075004
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass185,418 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    185,418 miles
    Test number
    399703984068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Fail185,418 miles (+10,172)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,418 miles
    Test number
    107303784050
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass175,246 miles (+7,309)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    175,246 miles
    Test number
    348929243037
    • NoteTow bar electrics not working

  14. Fail167,937 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,937 miles
    Test number
    808808352048
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  15. Pass167,937 miles (+9,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    167,937 miles
    Test number
    879478952045
    • 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)

  16. Pass158,655 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    158,655 miles
    Test number
    158355521045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail158,655 miles (+5,322)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,655 miles
    Test number
    187621421002
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass153,333 miles (+8,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    153,333 miles
    Test number
    483180630036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass144,495 miles (+21,334)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    144,495 miles
    Test number
    770377328224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass123,161 miles (+19,477)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    123,161 miles
    Test number
    304243917447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,684 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    103,684 miles
    Test number
    792674886111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about X57 UPA

Does X57 UPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X57 UPA expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X57 UPA?
The MOT on X57 UPA expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X57 UPA done?
X57 UPA was recorded at 221,539 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 6,185 miles a year.
Has X57 UPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X57 UPA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on X57 UPA 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 UPA find?
X57 UPA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak; osf tyre wearing close to legal limit.

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