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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

X5 JMLMOT history

X5 JML is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

X5 JML silver 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 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,040 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 JML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 JML was last recorded at 80,040 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,967 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
2,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,040 miles
  • 2025 – 79,967 miles
  • 2024 – 79,883 miles
  • 2022 – 79,863 miles
  • 2021 – 79,849 miles
  • 2020 – 79,811 miles
  • 2019 – 79,632 miles
  • 2018 – 78,877 miles
  • 2017 – 78,305 miles
  • 2016 – 77,703 miles
  • 2015 – 75,680 miles
  • 2014 – 69,859 miles
  • 2013 – 64,332 miles
  • 2012 – 58,144 miles
  • 2011 – 52,586 miles
  • 2010 – 48,241 miles
  • 2009 – 41,069 miles
  • 2008 – 34,301 miles
  • 2007 – 27,348 miles
  • 2006 – 21,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,040 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,040 miles (+73)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,040 miles
    Test number
    425628928925
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass79,967 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,967 miles
    Test number
    120067246198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail79,967 miles (+84)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,967 miles
    Test number
    609428303946
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,883 miles
    Test number
    309021502451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail79,883 miles (+20)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,883 miles
    Test number
    373218232106
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,863 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,863 miles
    Test number
    663977166643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,849 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,849 miles
    Test number
    300229035752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,811 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,811 miles
    Test number
    124779350417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,632 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,632 miles
    Test number
    337859785177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,877 miles
    Test number
    128921604975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,877 miles (+572)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,877 miles
    Test number
    360643402822
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass78,305 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,305 miles
    Test number
    835473366771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,703 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,703 miles
    Test number
    286921129178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,680 miles (+5,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,680 miles
    Test number
    827875755013
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass69,859 miles (+5,527)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,859 miles
    Test number
    159097654475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,332 miles (+6,188)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,332 miles
    Test number
    368398553093
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHand barke travel

  17. Pass58,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,144 miles
    Test number
    108036042499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,144 miles (+5,558)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,144 miles
    Test number
    686984442047
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass52,586 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,586 miles
    Test number
    237357541014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,548 miles (+4,307)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,548 miles
    Test number
    766806041008
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass48,241 miles (+7,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,241 miles
    Test number
    651318440026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass41,069 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,069 miles
    Test number
    140511649072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,064 miles (+6,763)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,064 miles
    Test number
    834040449039
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass34,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,301 miles
    Test number
    350209758030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,301 miles (+6,953)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,301 miles
    Test number
    213717858082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass27,348 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,348 miles
    Test number
    173983957077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,595 miles
    Test number
    331739756024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,595 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,595 miles
    Test number
    361599956034
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X5 JML

Does X5 JML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 JML is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 JML?
The MOT on X5 JML is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 JML done?
X5 JML was recorded at 80,040 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 2,860 miles a year.
Has X5 JML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 JML has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 JML 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 X5 JML find?
X5 JML passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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