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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X748 MDXMOT history

X748 MDX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

X748 MDX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2026
Mileage
149,483 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X748 MDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
13 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X748 MDX was last recorded at 149,483 miles on 13 May 2025, 13,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,599 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
13,884 miles
Average per year
6,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,483 miles
  • 2024 – 135,599 miles
  • 2023 – 130,235 miles
  • 2022 – 124,819 miles
  • 2021 – 120,365 miles
  • 2020 – 117,165 miles
  • 2019 – 114,231 miles
  • 2018 – 102,741 miles
  • 2017 – 92,949 miles
  • 2015 – 81,716 miles
  • 2014 – 68,809 miles
  • 2013 – 48,852 miles
  • 2012 – 48,184 miles
  • 2011 – 45,734 miles
  • 2010 – 43,050 miles
  • 2009 – 38,839 miles
  • 2008 – 34,047 miles
  • 2007 – 30,751 miles
  • 2006 – 27,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,483 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFull under covers fitted
  • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,483 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,483 miles
    Test number
    621759846893
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff

  2. Fail149,483 miles (+13,884)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,483 miles
    Test number
    476112311242
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff

  3. Pass135,599 miles (+5,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,599 miles
    Test number
    586597860361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass130,235 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,235 miles
    Test number
    444012388080
    • 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))

  5. Fail130,225 miles (+5,406)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,225 miles
    Test number
    348332305812
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))

  6. Pass124,819 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,819 miles
    Test number
    768596051346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail124,819 miles (+4,454)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,819 miles
    Test number
    126696370291
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both Rears (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass120,365 miles (+3,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,365 miles
    Test number
    172609196610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass117,165 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,165 miles
    Test number
    593463550299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,231 miles (+11,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,231 miles
    Test number
    373412580946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass102,741 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,741 miles
    Test number
    243954919932
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe greased
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavily worn on edges/perished and pressure low suggest attention
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexi hoses perished
    • AdvisoryOil around engine
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  12. Fail102,731 miles (+9,782)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,731 miles
    Test number
    404003406184
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe greased
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavily worn on edges/perished and pressure low suggest attention
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexi hoses perished
    • AdvisoryOil around engine
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  13. Pass92,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,949 miles
    Test number
    165125632021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,949 miles (+11,233)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,949 miles
    Test number
    398001860746
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass81,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    307333177592
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail81,716 miles (+12,907)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    412001143440
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass68,809 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,809 miles
    Test number
    255391654305
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall and splits in inner sidewall
    • NotePoor effort from o/s handbrake

  18. Fail68,809 miles (+19,957)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,809 miles
    Test number
    925022044341
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall and splits in inner sidewall
    • NotePoor effort from o/s handbrake

  19. Pass48,852 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,852 miles
    Test number
    339931313465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,184 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,184 miles
    Test number
    787412372227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,734 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,734 miles
    Test number
    609359271264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,050 miles (+4,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,050 miles
    Test number
    400131270288
    • 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)

  23. Pass38,839 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,839 miles
    Test number
    933834469203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,047 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,047 miles
    Test number
    271493058269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,751 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,751 miles
    Test number
    713153357252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,210 miles
    Test number
    312040976448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X748 MDX

Does X748 MDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X748 MDX expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X748 MDX?
The MOT on X748 MDX expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X748 MDX done?
X748 MDX was recorded at 149,483 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 6,565 miles a year.
Has X748 MDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X748 MDX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X748 MDX 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 X748 MDX find?
X748 MDX passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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