BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,000 cc
X743 XCVMOT history
X743 XCV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 92,704 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 92,704 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,666 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X743 XCV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 18 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X743 XCV was last recorded at 92,704 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 3,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,944 miles · 9 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,760 miles
- Average per year
- 2,666 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,704 miles
- 2025 – 88,944 miles
- 2024 – 86,575 miles
- 2023 – 84,279 miles
- 2022 – 81,750 miles
- 2021 – 78,874 miles
- 2020 – 77,158 miles
- 2019 – 75,142 miles
- 2018 – 73,359 miles
- 2017 – 70,710 miles
- 2016 – 68,412 miles
- 2015 – 66,541 miles
- 2014 – 62,929 miles
- 2013 – 60,553 miles
- 2012 – 58,288 miles
- 2011 – 55,700 miles
- 2010 – 55,216 miles
- 2009 – 53,683 miles
- 2008 – 50,908 miles
- 2006 – 40,668 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,704 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
31 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,704 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 92,704 miles
- Test number
- 207119864963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,704 miles (+3,760)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,704 miles
- Test number
- 414167112414
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass88,944 miles (+2,369)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 88,944 miles
- Test number
- 828252349230
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,575 miles (+68)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 86,575 miles
- Test number
- 176050913170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail86,507 miles (+2,228)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,507 miles
- Test number
- 879455819226
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,279 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 84,279 miles
- Test number
- 956931645958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,270 miles (+2,520)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,270 miles
- Test number
- 342336436477
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass81,750 miles (+2,876)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 81,750 miles
- Test number
- 828052563502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,874 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 78,874 miles
- Test number
- 781981450216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside 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))
Fail78,874 miles (+1,716)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,874 miles
- Test number
- 388596090581
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light and brake malfunction light (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside 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))
Pass77,158 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 77,158 miles
- Test number
- 459289921692
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail77,158 miles (+2,016)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,158 miles
- Test number
- 890532324512
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,142 miles (+1,783)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 75,142 miles
- Test number
- 402180893496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,359 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 73,359 miles
- Test number
- 503513989795
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail73,357 miles (+2,647)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,357 miles
- Test number
- 581855333870
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,710 miles (+2,298)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 70,710 miles
- Test number
- 356605657984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,412 miles (+1,871)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 68,412 miles
- Test number
- 937407835943
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,541 miles (+3,612)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 66,541 miles
- Test number
- 149684505176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,929 miles (+2,376)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 62,929 miles
- Test number
- 848236274059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 60,553 miles
- Test number
- 205330903432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,553 miles (+2,265)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,553 miles
- Test number
- 225560203429
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass58,288 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 58,288 miles
- Test number
- 488431502173
- NoteO/s/r brake pipe cleaned + greased NOT replaced
Fail58,279 miles (+2,579)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,279 miles
- Test number
- 168761202188
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass55,700 miles (+484)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 55,700 miles
- Test number
- 698747091032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 55,216 miles
- Test number
- 641795500111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,216 miles (+1,533)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,216 miles
- Test number
- 382544700162
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass53,683 miles (+2,775)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 53,683 miles
- Test number
- 861574139084
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass50,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 50,908 miles
- Test number
- 391409308018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,908 miles (+10,240)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,908 miles
- Test number
- 951947108080
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,668 miles (+1,959)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 40,668 miles
- Test number
- 121098346231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,709 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 38,709 miles
- Test number
- 492586006040
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteFront washer power weak
- NoteNearside front outer tyre wall damaged in places
- NoteSlight brake bind on offside rear wheel after handbrake applied
Questions about X743 XCV
- Does X743 XCV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X743 XCV is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X743 XCV?
- The MOT on X743 XCV is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X743 XCV done?
- X743 XCV was recorded at 92,704 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,666 miles a year.
- Has X743 XCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X743 XCV has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on X743 XCV 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 XCV find?
- X743 XCV passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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