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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,200 cc

X748 EDVMOT history

X748 EDV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 133,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

X748 EDV silver 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 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
133,986 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X748 EDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X748 EDV was last recorded at 133,986 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2022: 130,337 miles, lower than 130,338 miles on 16 Feb 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,986 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,986 miles
  • 2025 – 133,124 miles
  • 2024 – 132,126 miles
  • 2023 – 131,164 miles
  • 2022 – 130,337 miles
  • 2021 – 129,528 miles
  • 2020 – 129,113 miles
  • 2019 – 127,284 miles
  • 2018 – 125,548 miles
  • 2017 – 123,231 miles
  • 2016 – 119,151 miles
  • 2015 – 115,095 miles
  • 2014 – 110,411 miles
  • 2013 – 106,672 miles
  • 2012 – 103,311 miles
  • 2010 – 98,584 miles
  • 2009 – 95,610 miles
  • 2008 – 91,194 miles
  • 2007 – 87,617 miles
  • 2006 – 81,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,986 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeavy corosion around offside hub and rear suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 tyre cut in sidewall

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear condition of both tyre sidewalls and nearside tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear corrosion in subframe and suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear tyre sidewall condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    133,986 miles
    Test number
    461337583275
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corosion around offside hub and rear suspension components

  2. Fail133,986 miles (+862)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,986 miles
    Test number
    291778679064
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corosion around offside hub and rear suspension components

  3. Pass133,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,124 miles
    Test number
    554206845629
    • AdvisoryRear condition of both tyre sidewalls and nearside tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion in subframe and suspension components

  4. Fail133,124 miles (+998)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,124 miles
    Test number
    906336280861
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union into hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union into hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear condition of both tyre sidewalls and nearside tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion in subframe and suspension components

  5. Pass132,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,126 miles
    Test number
    382955105077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,126 miles (+962)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,126 miles
    Test number
    228131303757
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass131,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,164 miles
    Test number
    548890142524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall condition

  8. Fail131,164 miles (+827)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,164 miles
    Test number
    882094491168
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall condition

  9. Pass130,337 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,337 miles
    Test number
    413070292109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

  10. Fail130,338 miles (+810)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,338 miles
    Test number
    885319683195
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

  11. Pass129,528 miles (+415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    129,528 miles
    Test number
    128039394542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

  12. Pass129,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,113 miles
    Test number
    650099313949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall condition

  13. Fail129,113 miles (+1,829)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,113 miles
    Test number
    615469361229
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall condition

  14. Pass127,284 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,284 miles
    Test number
    445742266178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,548 miles
    Test number
    497334024518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail125,548 miles (+2,317)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,548 miles
    Test number
    575123241833
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass123,231 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,231 miles
    Test number
    417114990145
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in brake pipe unions into rear hoses

  18. Fail123,231 miles (+4,080)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,231 miles
    Test number
    208197529971
    • DangerousOil leaking onto exhaust
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in brake pipe unions into rear hoses

  19. Pass119,151 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    119,151 miles
    Test number
    465252808372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass115,095 miles (+4,684)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    115,095 miles
    Test number
    497228005047
    • NoteCorrosion in brake pipe unions into rear hoses

  21. Pass110,411 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,411 miles
    Test number
    646912804024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,672 miles (+3,361)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    106,672 miles
    Test number
    715178503014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,311 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,311 miles
    Test number
    169296402412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass98,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    98,584 miles
    Test number
    822104710311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,584 miles (+2,974)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,584 miles
    Test number
    352974910374
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass95,610 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    95,610 miles
    Test number
    604088109376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass91,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    91,194 miles
    Test number
    901522808373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail91,194 miles (+3,577)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,194 miles
    Test number
    712791008397
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion in brake pipe connecter offside rear [above suspension arm]

  29. Pass87,617 miles (+6,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    87,617 miles
    Test number
    923895677233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass81,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    81,394 miles
    Test number
    393648196414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail81,394 miles (+4,782)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,394 miles
    Test number
    592598096201
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass76,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    76,612 miles
    Test number
    933243406095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X748 EDV

Does X748 EDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X748 EDV is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X748 EDV?
The MOT on X748 EDV is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X748 EDV done?
X748 EDV was recorded at 133,986 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,834 miles a year.
Has X748 EDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X748 EDV has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X748 EDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X748 EDV find?
X748 EDV passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; heavy corosion around offside hub and rear suspension components.

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