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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X59 OSOMOT history

X59 OSO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 136,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

X59 OSO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
136,350 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X59 OSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X59 OSO was last recorded at 136,350 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 2,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,016 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,334 miles
Average per year
4,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,350 miles
  • 2024 – 131,268 miles
  • 2022 – 129,038 miles
  • 2021 – 126,605 miles
  • 2020 – 120,438 miles
  • 2018 – 112,699 miles
  • 2017 – 108,228 miles
  • 2016 – 104,155 miles
  • 2015 – 98,767 miles
  • 2014 – 88,406 miles
  • 2013 – 82,678 miles
  • 2012 – 77,273 miles
  • 2011 – 71,418 miles
  • 2010 – 65,843 miles
  • 2009 – 61,295 miles
  • 2008 – 57,354 miles
  • 2007 – 52,469 miles
  • 2006 – 48,118 miles
  • 2005 – 43,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,350 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryUndertray

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,350 miles (+2,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    136,350 miles
    Test number
    587449995923
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray

  2. Pass134,016 miles (+2,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,016 miles
    Test number
    312484956217
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass131,268 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,268 miles
    Test number
    959994735383
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail131,263 miles (+2,225)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,263 miles
    Test number
    683275599583
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn bottom bolt not tight resulting in excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,038 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,038 miles
    Test number
    525392121075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail129,030 miles (+2,425)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,030 miles
    Test number
    155227995702
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,605 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,605 miles
    Test number
    541796450395
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail126,594 miles (+6,156)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,594 miles
    Test number
    435049016860
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Nearside and Offside, HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass120,438 miles (+18)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    120,438 miles
    Test number
    800987165392
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail120,420 miles (+7,721)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,420 miles
    Test number
    461184249742
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached outer bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached outer bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass112,699 miles (+4,471)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    112,699 miles
    Test number
    541204870379
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel close too limit

  12. Pass108,228 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,228 miles
    Test number
    644116331216
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front to rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearwood bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets required efficiency

  13. Fail108,214 miles (+4,059)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,214 miles
    Test number
    721733215566
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front to rear brake pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearwood bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets required efficiency

  14. Pass104,155 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,155 miles
    Test number
    319801590255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,149 miles (+5,382)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,149 miles
    Test number
    175620173802
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  16. Pass98,767 miles (+10,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,767 miles
    Test number
    607468597530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking block missing!
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass88,406 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,406 miles
    Test number
    717552364237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

  18. Fail88,406 miles (+5,728)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,406 miles
    Test number
    856551064288
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

  19. Pass82,678 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,678 miles
    Test number
    697729553210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail82,678 miles (+5,405)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,678 miles
    Test number
    408999453263
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass77,273 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,273 miles
    Test number
    317022492239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,262 miles (+5,844)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,262 miles
    Test number
    186471392227
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass71,418 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,418 miles
    Test number
    516691191232
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail71,418 miles (+5,575)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,418 miles
    Test number
    666961091239
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass65,843 miles (+208)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,843 miles
    Test number
    232820100363
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Fail65,635 miles (+4,340)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,635 miles
    Test number
    170357570256
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass61,295 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,295 miles
    Test number
    672687459220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,294 miles (+3,940)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,294 miles
    Test number
    144843859279
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  29. Pass57,354 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,354 miles
    Test number
    520313988236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass52,469 miles (+4,351)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,469 miles
    Test number
    411212987209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass48,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,118 miles
    Test number
    224308176256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail48,118 miles (+4,916)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,118 miles
    Test number
    594658976205
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass43,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    43,202 miles
    Test number
    164956785218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X59 OSO

Does X59 OSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X59 OSO is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X59 OSO?
The MOT on X59 OSO is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X59 OSO done?
X59 OSO was recorded at 136,350 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 4,609 miles a year.
Has X59 OSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X59 OSO has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X59 OSO 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 OSO find?
X59 OSO passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; undertray.

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