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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X747 WVOMOT history

X747 WVO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 262,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2024.

X747 WVO silver 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 25 Mar 2025
Mileage
262,100 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X747 WVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X747 WVO was last recorded at 262,100 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
262,035 miles · 4 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
9,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 262,100 miles
  • 2023 – 262,035 miles
  • 2022 – 254,269 miles
  • 2021 – 248,255 miles
  • 2020 – 247,177 miles
  • 2019 – 239,447 miles
  • 2018 – 231,341 miles
  • 2017 – 229,124 miles
  • 2016 – 209,864 miles
  • 2015 – 198,871 miles
  • 2014 – 189,902 miles
  • 2013 – 179,742 miles
  • 2012 – 170,600 miles
  • 2011 – 152,139 miles
  • 2010 – 120,050 miles
  • 2009 – 109,930 miles
  • 2008 – 102,317 miles
  • 2007 – 91,428 miles
  • 2006 – 81,768 miles
  • 2005 – 76,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass262,100 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEmissions just passed slight leak
  • AdvisoryOil leak
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Both sides jacking points slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass262,100 miles (+65)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    262,100 miles
    Test number
    409290890351
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions just passed slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  2. Fail262,035 miles (+7,766)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,035 miles
    Test number
    837521922232
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking in various places (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff mountings worn and knocking
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks

  3. Pass254,269 miles (+576)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    254,269 miles
    Test number
    226429540563
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides jacking points slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail253,693 miles (+5,438)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,693 miles
    Test number
    999528721888
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides jacking points slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass248,255 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    248,255 miles
    Test number
    364379853170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass247,179 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    247,179 miles
    Test number
    426269856374
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter body has corrosion patch

  7. Fail247,177 miles (+7,730)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,177 miles
    Test number
    128667507062
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back boox (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter body has corrosion patch

  8. Pass239,447 miles (+8,106)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    239,447 miles
    Test number
    334966488966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear underbody covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass231,341 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    231,341 miles
    Test number
    112125358516
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine/transmission
    • AdvisoryOil leak on rear diff
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  10. Fail231,339 miles (+2,215)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,339 miles
    Test number
    121656535589
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle hole in body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly blowing rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and transmission
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded rear

  11. Pass229,124 miles (+19,260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    229,124 miles
    Test number
    344866356197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass209,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    209,864 miles
    Test number
    276672707103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail209,864 miles (+10,993)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,864 miles
    Test number
    289548973951
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass198,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    198,871 miles
    Test number
    265712835218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail198,871 miles (+8,969)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,871 miles
    Test number
    809812335205
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass189,902 miles (+10,160)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    189,902 miles
    Test number
    605313534248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass179,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    179,742 miles
    Test number
    496806823244
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail179,742 miles (+9,142)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,742 miles
    Test number
    327495123437
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass170,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    170,600 miles
    Test number
    697290632291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail170,600 miles (+18,461)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,600 miles
    Test number
    379568122492
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass152,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    152,139 miles
    Test number
    328905111279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail152,139 miles (+32,089)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,139 miles
    Test number
    275025211290
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass120,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    120,050 miles
    Test number
    352588220209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail120,050 miles (+10,120)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,050 miles
    Test number
    333166320276
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass109,930 miles (+7,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    109,930 miles
    Test number
    600507729231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass102,317 miles (+141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    102,317 miles
    Test number
    333292948407
    • 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)

  27. Fail102,176 miles (+10,748)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,176 miles
    Test number
    633069938205
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass91,428 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    91,428 miles
    Test number
    710505327213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail91,423 miles (+9,655)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,423 miles
    Test number
    271193927232
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  30. Pass81,768 miles (+5,628)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    81,768 miles
    Test number
    590840936286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront number plate holder broken
    • NoteOuter nozzle of nearside washer jet misaimed
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox tail seals

  31. Pass76,140 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    76,140 miles
    Test number
    954604025290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake efficiency low on offside rear

Questions about X747 WVO

Does X747 WVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X747 WVO expired on 25 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X747 WVO?
The MOT on X747 WVO expired on 25 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X747 WVO done?
X747 WVO was recorded at 262,100 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 9,987 miles a year.
Has X747 WVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X747 WVO has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X747 WVO 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 X747 WVO find?
X747 WVO passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2024 with 7 advisories: front coil spring corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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