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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

X741 EAMMOT history

X741 EAM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2022.

X741 EAM 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 21 Jul 2023
Mileage
123,918 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2022
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X741 EAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X741 EAM was last recorded at 123,918 miles on 22 Jul 2022, 1,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,606 miles · 20 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,312 miles
Average per year
3,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,918 miles
  • 2021 – 122,606 miles
  • 2013 – 114,286 miles
  • 2012 – 108,976 miles
  • 2011 – 103,757 miles
  • 2010 – 97,149 miles
  • 2009 – 87,645 miles
  • 2008 – 76,730 miles
  • 2007 – 64,527 miles
  • 2006 – 59,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,918 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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,918 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,918 miles
    Test number
    697088278377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,606 miles (+8,320)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,606 miles
    Test number
    929904384639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    114,286 miles
    Test number
    787095123299
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  4. Fail114,286 miles (+5,310)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,286 miles
    Test number
    358698113208
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  5. Pass108,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,976 miles
    Test number
    316540072123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,976 miles (+5,219)1 dangerous11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,976 miles
    Test number
    886051462194
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass103,757 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,757 miles
    Test number
    789521451147
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  8. Fail103,754 miles (+6,605)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,754 miles
    Test number
    296921851465
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  9. Pass97,149 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    97,149 miles
    Test number
    453084150129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  10. Fail97,146 miles (+9,501)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,146 miles
    Test number
    994642950118
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  11. Pass87,645 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    87,645 miles
    Test number
    250102459123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,643 miles (+10,913)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,643 miles
    Test number
    260389049450
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  13. Pass76,730 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,730 miles
    Test number
    740448328101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,721 miles (+12,194)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,721 miles
    Test number
    682431928168
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass64,527 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,527 miles
    Test number
    784612797049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,687 miles
    Test number
    883283666194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,687 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,687 miles
    Test number
    152100366103
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about X741 EAM

Does X741 EAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X741 EAM expired on 21 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X741 EAM?
The MOT on X741 EAM expired on 21 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X741 EAM done?
X741 EAM was recorded at 123,918 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2022, an average of 3,985 miles a year.
Has X741 EAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X741 EAM has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on X741 EAM 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 X741 EAM find?
X741 EAM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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