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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc

X58 VAOMOT history

X58 VAO is a gold diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 146,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

X58 VAO gold 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 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
146,594 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X58 VAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X58 VAO was last recorded at 146,594 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,594 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,594 miles
  • 2024 – 134,568 miles
  • 2023 – 125,825 miles
  • 2022 – 113,470 miles
  • 2021 – 100,114 miles
  • 2020 – 88,211 miles
  • 2019 – 83,438 miles
  • 2017 – 80,907 miles
  • 2016 – 71,855 miles
  • 2015 – 70,267 miles
  • 2014 – 67,343 miles
  • 2013 – 64,647 miles
  • 2012 – 61,525 miles
  • 2011 – 57,882 miles
  • 2010 – 52,496 miles
  • 2009 – 47,601 miles
  • 2008 – 43,495 miles
  • 2007 – 39,390 miles
  • 2006 – 34,473 miles
  • 2005 – 30,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,594 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,594 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,594 miles
    Test number
    450250374031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,594 miles (+12,026)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,594 miles
    Test number
    825629859202
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,568 miles (+168)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,568 miles
    Test number
    350966916517
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

  4. Fail134,400 miles (+8,575)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,400 miles
    Test number
    188066362639
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

  5. Pass125,825 miles (+12,355)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,825 miles
    Test number
    273139300930
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass113,470 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,470 miles
    Test number
    603447806134
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  7. Fail113,470 miles (+16)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,470 miles
    Test number
    536741884110
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  8. Fail113,454 miles (+13,340)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,454 miles
    Test number
    829038261814
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,114 miles
    Test number
    199426543706
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail100,114 miles (+3,804)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,114 miles
    Test number
    583813771559
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail96,310 miles (+8,099)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,310 miles
    Test number
    909796586252
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass88,211 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,211 miles
    Test number
    572978782562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail88,200 miles (+4,762)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,200 miles
    Test number
    155820083783
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass83,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,438 miles
    Test number
    856026623677
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Fail83,438 miles (+2,531)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,438 miles
    Test number
    946245571896
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass80,907 miles (+9,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,907 miles
    Test number
    168409272234
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass71,855 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    270285316743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,267 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,267 miles
    Test number
    199264468861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,343 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,343 miles
    Test number
    876215744327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,647 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,647 miles
    Test number
    979906743349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,525 miles
    Test number
    517427142308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,525 miles (+3,643)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,525 miles
    Test number
    855367942339
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass57,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    489673141418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,882 miles (+5,386)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    205383641303
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass52,496 miles (+4,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,496 miles
    Test number
    701303740322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass47,601 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,601 miles
    Test number
    874819049314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,495 miles (+4,105)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,495 miles
    Test number
    550432758373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,390 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,390 miles
    Test number
    774931857377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail39,386 miles (+4,913)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,386 miles
    Test number
    612367147326
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  30. Pass34,473 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,473 miles
    Test number
    660524656325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass30,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,415 miles
    Test number
    460482165356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X58 VAO

Does X58 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X58 VAO expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X58 VAO?
The MOT on X58 VAO expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X58 VAO done?
X58 VAO was recorded at 146,594 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 5,901 miles a year.
Has X58 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X58 VAO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X58 VAO 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 X58 VAO find?
X58 VAO passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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