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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

X79 EGNMOT history

X79 EGN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

X79 EGN blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
65,341 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 EGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X79 EGN was last recorded at 65,341 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,649 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,692 miles
Average per year
1,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,341 miles
  • 2025 – 60,649 miles
  • 2024 – 56,094 miles
  • 2023 – 55,686 miles
  • 2022 – 55,305 miles
  • 2021 – 54,547 miles
  • 2020 – 53,703 miles
  • 2019 – 52,068 miles
  • 2018 – 49,991 miles
  • 2017 – 47,991 miles
  • 2016 – 46,569 miles
  • 2015 – 45,149 miles
  • 2014 – 43,849 miles
  • 2013 – 39,654 miles
  • 2012 – 38,037 miles
  • 2011 – 37,152 miles
  • 2010 – 36,262 miles
  • 2009 – 34,874 miles
  • 2008 – 33,555 miles
  • 2007 – 30,841 miles
  • 2006 – 28,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,341 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,341 miles (+4,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    65,341 miles
    Test number
    541168317996
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass60,649 miles (+4,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    60,649 miles
    Test number
    201864525414
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass56,094 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,094 miles
    Test number
    567503837758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,686 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,686 miles
    Test number
    400864589503
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass55,305 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,305 miles
    Test number
    133541818309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,547 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,547 miles
    Test number
    304441192857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,703 miles (+1,635)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,703 miles
    Test number
    328833084995
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass52,068 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,068 miles
    Test number
    160155406327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,991 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,991 miles
    Test number
    769928638077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,991 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,991 miles
    Test number
    111894207155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,569 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,569 miles
    Test number
    713657484957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,149 miles
    Test number
    276925319086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,149 miles (+1,300)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,149 miles
    Test number
    801876793663
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass43,849 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,849 miles
    Test number
    629905814370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,845 miles (+4,191)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,845 miles
    Test number
    149384014389
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass39,654 miles (+1,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,654 miles
    Test number
    299616483022
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  17. Pass38,037 miles (+885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,037 miles
    Test number
    289006172090
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  18. Pass37,152 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,152 miles
    Test number
    399620181049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,262 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,262 miles
    Test number
    381339080067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,874 miles
    Test number
    503958469038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,874 miles (+1,319)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,874 miles
    Test number
    401639859041
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
  22. Pass33,555 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,555 miles
    Test number
    544970668032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,841 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,841 miles
    Test number
    842294367043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,726 miles
    Test number
    334182936034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X79 EGN

Does X79 EGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X79 EGN is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X79 EGN?
The MOT on X79 EGN is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X79 EGN done?
X79 EGN was recorded at 65,341 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,769 miles a year.
Has X79 EGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 EGN has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on X79 EGN 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 X79 EGN find?
X79 EGN passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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