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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X743 KAXMOT history

X743 KAX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 23 of 31 MOT tests, with 145,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

X743 KAX 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 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,206 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
23 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 KAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X743 KAX was last recorded at 145,206 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,621 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
585 miles
Average per year
3,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,206 miles
  • 2025 – 144,621 miles
  • 2024 – 144,424 miles
  • 2023 – 138,760 miles
  • 2022 – 127,985 miles
  • 2021 – 126,205 miles
  • 2020 – 124,572 miles
  • 2019 – 122,624 miles
  • 2018 – 120,733 miles
  • 2017 – 118,227 miles
  • 2016 – 114,861 miles
  • 2015 – 110,066 miles
  • 2014 – 106,292 miles
  • 2013 – 104,614 miles
  • 2012 – 103,115 miles
  • 2011 – 101,701 miles
  • 2010 – 98,775 miles
  • 2009 – 93,319 miles
  • 2008 – 87,891 miles
  • 2007 – 80,809 miles
  • 2006 – 74,286 miles
  • 2005 – 64,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,206 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both rear tyres are cracking on outer side walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside front anti roll bar d bush starting to wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,206 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,206 miles
    Test number
    186452859912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,621 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    144,621 miles
    Test number
    202620222602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,424 miles (+5,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,424 miles
    Test number
    824920432150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Pass138,760 miles (+10,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,760 miles
    Test number
    648676861819
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,985 miles (+1,780)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,985 miles
    Test number
    816106230539
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass126,205 miles (+1,633)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,205 miles
    Test number
    491522729670
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass124,572 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    124,572 miles
    Test number
    173982520542
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracking on outer side walls
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar d bush starting to wear

  8. Fail124,568 miles (+1,944)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,568 miles
    Test number
    563952343284
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracking on outer side walls
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar d bush starting to wear

  9. Pass122,624 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,624 miles
    Test number
    225677484584
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside

  10. Fail122,624 miles (+1,891)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,624 miles
    Test number
    186592625228
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  11. Pass120,733 miles (+2,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,733 miles
    Test number
    881060452231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass118,227 miles (+3,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    118,227 miles
    Test number
    535375479493
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE: Both sides
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass114,861 miles (+4,795)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,861 miles
    Test number
    889506194617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE: inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass110,066 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,066 miles
    Test number
    289173255112
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail110,066 miles (+3,774)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,066 miles
    Test number
    455333455151
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass106,292 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,292 miles
    Test number
    619927464136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,614 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,614 miles
    Test number
    905004713175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,115 miles (+1,414)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,115 miles
    Test number
    729974312118
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass101,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    101,701 miles
    Test number
    206403941476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,701 miles (+2,926)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,701 miles
    Test number
    978890241170
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass98,775 miles (+5,456)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    98,775 miles
    Test number
    291635370262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  22. Pass93,319 miles (+89)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,319 miles
    Test number
    591272589260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  23. Fail93,230 miles (+5,339)1 dangerous6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,230 miles
    Test number
    271545779256
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  24. Pass87,891 miles (+779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    87,891 miles
    Test number
    780921288203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass87,112 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    87,112 miles
    Test number
    671608398178
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  26. Fail87,107 miles (+6,298)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,107 miles
    Test number
    302497698154
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  27. Pass80,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    80,809 miles
    Test number
    460287387155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail80,809 miles (+6,523)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,809 miles
    Test number
    372223887130
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass74,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    74,286 miles
    Test number
    883382996187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail74,286 miles (+9,651)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,286 miles
    Test number
    210627686101
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass64,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    64,635 miles
    Test number
    534161675125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X743 KAX

Does X743 KAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X743 KAX is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X743 KAX?
The MOT on X743 KAX is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X743 KAX done?
X743 KAX was recorded at 145,206 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 3,792 miles a year.
Has X743 KAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 KAX has failed 8 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on X743 KAX 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 X743 KAX find?
X743 KAX passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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