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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

X69 FLHMOT history

X69 FLH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

X69 FLH blue 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 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
161,211 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X69 FLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X69 FLH was last recorded at 161,211 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,782 miles · 20 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
429 miles
Average per year
6,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,211 miles
  • 2024 – 160,782 miles
  • 2023 – 160,119 miles
  • 2022 – 158,689 miles
  • 2021 – 151,283 miles
  • 2020 – 143,857 miles
  • 2018 – 141,300 miles
  • 2017 – 141,247 miles
  • 2016 – 136,258 miles
  • 2015 – 125,056 miles
  • 2014 – 114,775 miles
  • 2013 – 104,261 miles
  • 2012 – 96,270 miles
  • 2011 – 88,184 miles
  • 2010 – 81,420 miles
  • 2009 – 74,628 miles
  • 2008 – 59,726 miles
  • 2007 – 47,146 miles
  • 2006 – 39,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,211 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,211 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    161,211 miles
    Test number
    817644360285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,782 miles (+663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    160,782 miles
    Test number
    889920001100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass160,119 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    160,119 miles
    Test number
    329588448872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,689 miles (+7,406)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    158,689 miles
    Test number
    932746283310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,283 miles (+7,426)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,283 miles
    Test number
    282104711493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,857 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,857 miles
    Test number
    176412473728
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail143,857 miles (+2,557)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,857 miles
    Test number
    703940789223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass141,300 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,300 miles
    Test number
    666542504846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail141,247 miles (+4,989)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,247 miles
    Test number
    895767567420
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEML on dash

  10. Pass136,258 miles (+11,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,258 miles
    Test number
    205276149510
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake sensor wire broken

  11. Pass125,056 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,056 miles
    Test number
    382666821071
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail125,003 miles (+10,228)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,003 miles
    Test number
    733906875271
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly out of shape

  13. Pass114,775 miles (+10,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,775 miles
    Test number
    728387164295
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass104,261 miles (+7,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,261 miles
    Test number
    137644263242
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass96,270 miles (+8,086)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,270 miles
    Test number
    909419962225
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass88,184 miles (+160)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,184 miles
    Test number
    788220171220
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail88,024 miles (+6,604)10 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,024 miles
    Test number
    926395941282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front inner rack end has slight play
    • NoteOffside rear tyre damaged but not showing cords

  18. Pass81,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    81,420 miles
    Test number
    151148750266
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail81,420 miles (+6,792)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,420 miles
    Test number
    373208850202
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass74,628 miles (+14,902)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,628 miles
    Test number
    163781769228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,726 miles
    Test number
    623700608233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,726 miles (+12,580)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,726 miles
    Test number
    832320208271
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass47,146 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,146 miles
    Test number
    500545597035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,883 miles
    Test number
    472299886052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X69 FLH

Does X69 FLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X69 FLH expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X69 FLH?
The MOT on X69 FLH expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X69 FLH done?
X69 FLH was recorded at 161,211 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 6,369 miles a year.
Has X69 FLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X69 FLH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on X69 FLH 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 X69 FLH find?
X69 FLH passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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