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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X59 DMHMOT history

X59 DMH is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2025.

X59 DMH red 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 12 Jun 2026
Mileage
150,186 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X59 DMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X59 DMH was last recorded at 150,186 miles on 11 Jun 2025, 658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2011: 85,384 miles, lower than 95,575 miles on 3 Jun 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
149,528 miles · 13 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
658 miles
Average per year
4,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,186 miles
  • 2024 – 149,528 miles
  • 2023 – 149,414 miles
  • 2021 – 146,282 miles
  • 2020 – 141,195 miles
  • 2019 – 130,316 miles
  • 2018 – 122,830 miles
  • 2017 – 113,818 miles
  • 2016 – 101,962 miles
  • 2015 – 98,997 miles
  • 2014 – 95,024 miles
  • 2013 – 91,306 miles
  • 2012 – 88,525 miles
  • 2011 – 85,384 miles
  • 2010 – 95,575 miles
  • 2009 – 77,614 miles
  • 2008 – 73,349 miles
  • 2007 – 69,639 miles
  • 2006 – 64,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,186 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front link-bar dust cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,186 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    150,186 miles
    Test number
    833926202511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,528 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    149,528 miles
    Test number
    385217807153
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    149,414 miles
    Test number
    969980302127
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort only just met system may need adjustment or repair

  4. Fail149,414 miles (+3,132)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,414 miles
    Test number
    926404285606
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass146,282 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,282 miles
    Test number
    753325527852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass141,195 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,195 miles
    Test number
    516723486088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,193 miles (+15)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,193 miles
    Test number
    101815046761
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Fail141,178 miles (+10,862)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,178 miles
    Test number
    549516002747
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached SNAPPED (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,316 miles (+7,486)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,316 miles
    Test number
    193677454024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,830 miles (+9,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,830 miles
    Test number
    113556301775
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass113,818 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    113,818 miles
    Test number
    846409531657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wear/feather outer edge/wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight lag
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre very worn inner edge/wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to box oversleeved (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel high
    • AdvisoryLowering suspension fitted-affecting front antiroll bar linkages
    • AdvisoryNon-standard air filter fitted

  12. Fail113,818 miles (+11,856)4 repaired15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,818 miles
    Test number
    548488541803
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wear/feather outer edge/wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight lag
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre very worn inner edge/wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to box oversleeved (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel high
    • AdvisoryLowering suspension fitted-affecting front antiroll bar linkages
    • AdvisoryNon-standard air filter fitted

  13. Pass101,962 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,962 miles
    Test number
    613921545020
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOffside front link-bar dust cover

  14. Fail101,961 miles (+2,964)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,961 miles
    Test number
    832627012580
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive UNABLE TO TEST DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOffside front link-bar dust cover

  15. Pass98,997 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,997 miles
    Test number
    815927645135
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail98,985 miles (+3,961)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,985 miles
    Test number
    109426545163
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass95,024 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,024 miles
    Test number
    648357844146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,306 miles
    Test number
    358129143176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,306 miles (+2,781)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,306 miles
    Test number
    169638843169
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass88,525 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,525 miles
    Test number
    698842852165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,384 miles (-10,191)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,384 miles
    Test number
    725612851177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,575 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    95,575 miles
    Test number
    251054150496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail95,565 miles (+17,951)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,565 miles
    Test number
    642633150138
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass77,614 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,614 miles
    Test number
    383842389044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,349 miles
    Test number
    190586488478
    • 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)

  26. Fail73,349 miles (+3,710)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,349 miles
    Test number
    122206888029
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  27. Pass69,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    942747217025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail69,639 miles (+4,871)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    890235517051
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass64,768 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    792613326041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePossible aircon leak from reciever/drier

Questions about X59 DMH

Does X59 DMH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X59 DMH expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X59 DMH?
The MOT on X59 DMH expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X59 DMH done?
X59 DMH was recorded at 150,186 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2025, an average of 4,407 miles a year.
Has X59 DMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X59 DMH has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on X59 DMH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X59 DMH find?
X59 DMH passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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