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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X61 XPLMOT history

X61 XPL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 44,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

X61 XPL 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 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
44,982 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X61 XPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X61 XPL was last recorded at 44,982 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,851 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
131 miles
Average per year
1,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,982 miles
  • 2025 – 44,851 miles
  • 2024 – 44,610 miles
  • 2023 – 44,284 miles
  • 2022 – 43,491 miles
  • 2021 – 42,893 miles
  • 2020 – 42,396 miles
  • 2019 – 42,106 miles
  • 2018 – 41,030 miles
  • 2017 – 40,264 miles
  • 2016 – 38,733 miles
  • 2015 – 37,096 miles
  • 2014 – 35,548 miles
  • 2013 – 34,778 miles
  • 2012 – 34,080 miles
  • 2011 – 33,518 miles
  • 2010 – 30,910 miles
  • 2009 – 27,487 miles
  • 2008 – 25,602 miles
  • 2007 – 23,200 miles
  • 2006 – 21,386 miles
  • 2005 – 19,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,982 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,982 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    44,982 miles
    Test number
    730723940681
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass44,851 miles (+241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    44,851 miles
    Test number
    864021360422
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass44,610 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    44,610 miles
    Test number
    699928397499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,284 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    44,284 miles
    Test number
    277351010077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,491 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,491 miles
    Test number
    811732657817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,893 miles (+497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,893 miles
    Test number
    957538875692
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass42,396 miles (+290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,396 miles
    Test number
    599869097646
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass42,106 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,106 miles
    Test number
    836025845863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,030 miles
    Test number
    615650735907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,030 miles (+766)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,030 miles
    Test number
    915384255930
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass40,264 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,264 miles
    Test number
    997276973368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,733 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,733 miles
    Test number
    830781001732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,096 miles (+1,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,096 miles
    Test number
    775296895181
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass35,548 miles (+770)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,548 miles
    Test number
    209869914297
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine oil on min
  15. Pass34,778 miles (+698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,778 miles
    Test number
    129169493130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass34,080 miles (+562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,080 miles
    Test number
    456908392194
    • NoteBoth front tyre tread depths low
  17. Pass33,518 miles (+24)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,518 miles
    Test number
    256448521225
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on edges
  18. Fail33,494 miles (+2,584)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,494 miles
    Test number
    126292321262
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on edges
  19. Pass30,910 miles (+3,423)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,910 miles
    Test number
    262172730248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note3rd stop lamp not working
  20. Pass27,487 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,487 miles
    Test number
    490704729222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,602 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,602 miles
    Test number
    392121148409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,200 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,200 miles
    Test number
    353612037497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,386 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,386 miles
    Test number
    744355446264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,372 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    19,372 miles
    Test number
    394740665231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,344 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,344 miles
    Test number
    524313355278
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about X61 XPL

Does X61 XPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X61 XPL is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X61 XPL?
The MOT on X61 XPL is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X61 XPL done?
X61 XPL was recorded at 44,982 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,224 miles a year.
Has X61 XPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X61 XPL has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on X61 XPL 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 X61 XPL find?
X61 XPL passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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