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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

X771 MGKMOT history

X771 MGK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

X771 MGK 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 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,627 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X771 MGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X771 MGK was last recorded at 131,627 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 3,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,377 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,250 miles
Average per year
5,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,627 miles
  • 2025 – 128,377 miles
  • 2024 – 125,334 miles
  • 2023 – 121,640 miles
  • 2022 – 119,711 miles
  • 2021 – 118,939 miles
  • 2019 – 109,120 miles
  • 2018 – 100,167 miles
  • 2017 – 93,399 miles
  • 2016 – 88,134 miles
  • 2015 – 82,158 miles
  • 2014 – 76,071 miles
  • 2013 – 67,300 miles
  • 2012 – 59,995 miles
  • 2011 – 53,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,627 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,627 miles (+3,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,627 miles
    Test number
    322860594414
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass128,377 miles (+3,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,377 miles
    Test number
    717818769789
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,334 miles (+3,694)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,334 miles
    Test number
    267716130939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,640 miles (+1,929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,640 miles
    Test number
    812892874823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  5. Pass119,711 miles (+772)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,711 miles
    Test number
    731373441203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass118,939 miles (+9,819)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,939 miles
    Test number
    426413620103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,120 miles (+8,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,120 miles
    Test number
    840211034838
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  8. Pass100,167 miles (+6,768)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,167 miles
    Test number
    913572058062
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass93,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,399 miles
    Test number
    202614822524
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail93,399 miles (+5,265)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,399 miles
    Test number
    323697754435
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass88,134 miles (+5,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,134 miles
    Test number
    910664176655
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass82,158 miles (+6,087)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,158 miles
    Test number
    217931795176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust system support corroded

  13. Pass76,071 miles (+8,771)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,071 miles
    Test number
    295636294448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust system support corroded

  14. Pass67,300 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,300 miles
    Test number
    729743693123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail67,299 miles (+7,304)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,299 miles
    Test number
    559973293165
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass59,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    787148892125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail59,994 miles (+6,807)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,994 miles
    Test number
    275828692483
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass53,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,187 miles
    Test number
    276867281467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail53,187 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,187 miles
    Test number
    397877081130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X771 MGK

Does X771 MGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X771 MGK is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X771 MGK?
The MOT on X771 MGK is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X771 MGK done?
X771 MGK was recorded at 131,627 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 5,378 miles a year.
Has X771 MGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X771 MGK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on X771 MGK 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 X771 MGK find?
X771 MGK passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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