BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
X789 DJMMOT history
X789 DJM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,171 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 99,171 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,711 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X789 DJM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Feb 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X789 DJM was last recorded at 99,171 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 99,171 miles · 27 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,711 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,171 miles
- 2025 – 89,966 miles
- 2024 – 79,441 miles
- 2023 – 69,173 miles
- 2022 – 60,967 miles
- 2021 – 57,063 miles
- 2020 – 51,435 miles
- 2019 – 47,212 miles
- 2018 – 39,628 miles
- 2017 – 37,217 miles
- 2016 – 33,011 miles
- 2015 – 32,095 miles
- 2014 – 31,271 miles
- 2013 – 30,547 miles
- 2012 – 29,960 miles
- 2011 – 28,718 miles
- 2010 – 28,036 miles
- 2009 – 27,376 miles
- 2008 – 26,624 miles
- 2007 – 25,778 miles
- 2006 – 24,376 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,171 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting close to marker barsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on nearside front lead is brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOutstanding recall on this carRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRubber coupling on propshaft poorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,171 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 99,171 miles
- Test number
- 221267755278
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting close to marker bars
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on nearside front lead is broken
- AdvisoryOutstanding recall on this car
- AdvisoryRubber coupling on propshaft poor
Fail99,171 miles (+9,205)4 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,171 miles
- Test number
- 828133978212
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting close to marker bars
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers loose
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on nearside front lead is broken
- AdvisoryOutstanding recall on this car
- AdvisoryRubber coupling on propshaft poor
Pass89,966 miles (+16)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 89,966 miles
- Test number
- 986489991012
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (D bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on, nearside front lead is broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail89,950 miles (+10,509)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,950 miles
- Test number
- 545936517384
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass79,441 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 79,441 miles
- Test number
- 284726929267
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail79,440 miles (+10,267)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,440 miles
- Test number
- 675242077781
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass69,173 miles (+56)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 69,173 miles
- Test number
- 408004020903
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail69,117 miles (+8,150)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,117 miles
- Test number
- 223977405836
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass60,967 miles (+3,904)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 60,967 miles
- Test number
- 608948233414
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass57,063 miles (+5,628)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 57,063 miles
- Test number
- 349639412863
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass51,435 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 51,435 miles
- Test number
- 325341772549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,435 miles (+4,223)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,435 miles
- Test number
- 177005492315
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass47,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 47,212 miles
- Test number
- 163894879801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,212 miles (+7,584)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,212 miles
- Test number
- 303663950986
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass39,628 miles (+2,411)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 39,628 miles
- Test number
- 828201792010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,217 miles (+4,206)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 37,217 miles
- Test number
- 168614049120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,011 miles (+916)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 33,011 miles
- Test number
- 793418726618
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner tread low
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nail in tread
Pass32,095 miles (+824)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 32,095 miles
- Test number
- 936317995020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,271 miles (+724)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 31,271 miles
- Test number
- 957172794092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,547 miles (+587)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 30,547 miles
- Test number
- 869088473081
- 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)
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass29,960 miles (+1,242)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 29,960 miles
- Test number
- 266046492003
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,718 miles (+682)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 28,718 miles
- Test number
- 929947891004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,036 miles (+660)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 28,036 miles
- Test number
- 153578490428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,376 miles (+752)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 27,376 miles
- Test number
- 681672099079
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,624 miles (+846)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 26,624 miles
- Test number
- 791823698025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,778 miles (+1,402)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 25,778 miles
- Test number
- 133947857041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,376 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 24,376 miles
- Test number
- 784132336014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X789 DJM
- Does X789 DJM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X789 DJM is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X789 DJM?
- The MOT on X789 DJM is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X789 DJM done?
- X789 DJM was recorded at 99,171 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,711 miles a year.
- Has X789 DJM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X789 DJM has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on X789 DJM 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 X789 DJM find?
- X789 DJM passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 11 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts; coil spring corroded both rears; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.
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