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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X59 ELAMOT history

X59 ELA is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 18 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 25,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

X59 ELA green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
25,337 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X59 ELA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X59 ELA was last recorded at 25,337 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 1,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,283 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,054 miles
Average per year
1,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 25,337 miles
  • 2024 – 24,283 miles
  • 2023 – 22,167 miles
  • 2022 – 20,897 miles
  • 2021 – 19,472 miles
  • 2020 – 18,132 miles
  • 2019 – 16,227 miles
  • 2018 – 15,962 miles
  • 2017 – 15,203 miles
  • 2016 – 14,343 miles
  • 2015 – 13,644 miles
  • 2014 – 12,959 miles
  • 2013 – 11,995 miles
  • 2012 – 10,785 miles
  • 2011 – 9,894 miles
  • 2010 – 9,192 miles
  • 2009 – 8,063 miles
  • 2008 – 7,194 miles
  • 2007 – 6,535 miles
  • 2006 – 5,579 miles
  • 2005 – 4,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,337 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,337 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    25,337 miles
    Test number
    983325935320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,283 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    24,283 miles
    Test number
    353491714144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    22,167 miles
    Test number
    111085880677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail22,167 miles (+1,270)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,167 miles
    Test number
    778897576525
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass20,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    20,897 miles
    Test number
    621042909135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail20,897 miles (+1,425)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,897 miles
    Test number
    339344384193
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass19,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    19,472 miles
    Test number
    492174653278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail19,472 miles (+1,340)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,472 miles
    Test number
    424832243516
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass18,132 miles (+1,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    18,132 miles
    Test number
    997725987885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass16,227 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    16,227 miles
    Test number
    953743935750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,962 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    15,962 miles
    Test number
    552748762619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,203 miles (+860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    15,203 miles
    Test number
    163886418926
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

  13. Pass14,343 miles (+699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    14,343 miles
    Test number
    186591702885
    • AdvisorySlight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

  14. Pass13,644 miles (+685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    13,644 miles
    Test number
    603079750579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to outer wall

  15. Pass12,959 miles (+964)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    12,959 miles
    Test number
    868210634253
    • NoteSlight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

  16. Pass11,995 miles (+1,210)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    11,995 miles
    Test number
    546582233220
    • NoteDamage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

  17. Pass10,785 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    10,785 miles
    Test number
    365808122207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,894 miles (+702)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    9,894 miles
    Test number
    385098021222
    • NoteSlight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre but no cords exposed.

  19. Pass9,192 miles (+1,129)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    9,192 miles
    Test number
    310423620452
    • NoteSlight damage to outer walls of n/side front and n/side rear tyres but no cords exposed.

  20. Fail8,063 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,063 miles
    Test number
    260000839268
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass8,063 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    8,063 miles
    Test number
    332630739437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,194 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    7,194 miles
    Test number
    412204238222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,535 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    6,535 miles
    Test number
    514576627258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,579 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    5,579 miles
    Test number
    350469026456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass4,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    4,531 miles
    Test number
    741186715200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X59 ELA

Does X59 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X59 ELA is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on X59 ELA?
The MOT on X59 ELA is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X59 ELA done?
X59 ELA was recorded at 25,337 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 1,028 miles a year.
Has X59 ELA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X59 ELA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on X59 ELA 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 X59 ELA find?
X59 ELA passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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