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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

XAM 455MOT history

XAM 455 is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

XAM 455 grey 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 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,245 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XAM 455
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

XAM 455 was last recorded at 92,245 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 2,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,618 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,627 miles
Average per year
4,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,245 miles
  • 2024 – 89,618 miles
  • 2023 – 86,174 miles
  • 2022 – 83,111 miles
  • 2021 – 79,685 miles
  • 2020 – 76,189 miles
  • 2019 – 68,772 miles
  • 2018 – 66,126 miles
  • 2017 – 62,431 miles
  • 2016 – 57,834 miles
  • 2015 – 52,739 miles
  • 2014 – 47,698 miles
  • 2013 – 38,821 miles
  • 2012 – 37,620 miles
  • 2011 – 30,939 miles
  • 2010 – 27,641 miles
  • 2009 – 23,499 miles
  • 2008 – 18,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,245 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,245 miles (+2,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,245 miles
    Test number
    960942614849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass89,618 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,618 miles
    Test number
    336522961791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,174 miles (+3,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,174 miles
    Test number
    280469427781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass83,111 miles (+3,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,111 miles
    Test number
    186205602813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass79,685 miles (+3,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,685 miles
    Test number
    525377185885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass76,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    375968551603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,189 miles (+7,417)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    740594426111
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass68,772 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,772 miles
    Test number
    975631693599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,126 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,126 miles
    Test number
    599207653721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,431 miles
    Test number
    240056673311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,431 miles (+4,597)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,431 miles
    Test number
    135223189875
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
  12. Pass57,834 miles (+5,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,834 miles
    Test number
    543546478363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass52,739 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,739 miles
    Test number
    163955262342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,698 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,698 miles
    Test number
    229775294452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail47,681 miles (+8,860)3 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,681 miles
    Test number
    489182694159
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass38,821 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,821 miles
    Test number
    597839783180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,620 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,620 miles
    Test number
    595420012213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,939 miles (+3,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,939 miles
    Test number
    807823701231
    • 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)
  19. Pass27,641 miles (+4,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,641 miles
    Test number
    680877140261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass23,499 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,499 miles
    Test number
    721267849277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,506 miles
    Test number
    691272258282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XAM 455

What vehicle is registration XAM 455 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XAM 455 on a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XAM 455 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XAM 455 is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on XAM 455?
The MOT on XAM 455 is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XAM 455 done?
XAM 455 was recorded at 92,245 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,302 miles a year.
Has XAM 455 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XAM 455 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on XAM 455 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 XAM 455 find?
XAM 455 passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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