BMW 3 SERIES A21XLE has 25 MOTs

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This 2005 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 164,632 miles 6 months ago on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 17:45.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Monday 2nd November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

A21XLE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 2026164,632 MI
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 20242ND NOVEMBER 2025163,305 MI
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 20232ND NOVEMBER 2024160,607 MI
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20222ND NOVEMBER 2023154,897 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 202131ST OCTOBER 2022146,730 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 2021146,651 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 202029TH OCTOBER 2021138,858 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201929TH OCTOBER 2020136,655 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Badly Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 2019136,655 MI
 
  1. PRS - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Badly Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201829TH OCTOBER 2019132,049 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 201729TH OCTOBER 2018127,436 MI
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 2017127,436 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201731ST JANUARY 2018115,352 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Car Tested In Wet Conditions
FAILED1ST FEBRUARY 2017115,352 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Car Tested In Wet Conditions
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201631ST JANUARY 201799,851 MI
FAILED29TH JANUARY 201699,851 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201531ST JANUARY 201692,239 MI
PASSED31ST JANUARY 201431ST JANUARY 201587,313 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED1ST FEBRUARY 201381,203 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201331ST JANUARY 201481,203 MI
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 20126TH DECEMBER 201380,595 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Worn Thin And In Poor Condition
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Movement In Offside Rear Lower Ball Joint
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20116TH DECEMBER 201272,199 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 20102ND DECEMBER 201164,964 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20092ND DECEMBER 201051,935 MI
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 200823RD NOVEMBER 200938,746 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A21XLE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

A21XLE MOT Comments

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A21XLE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 164,632 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,232 miles

A21XLE FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration A21XLE was manufactured on Wednesday 23rd November 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 164,632 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,232 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A21XLE has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 24 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does A21XLE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 A21XLE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A21XLE Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 A21XLE does have Tax. Read more

When does A21XLE Tax expire?

The current Tax for A21XLE will expire in 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A21XLE MOT expire?

The current MOT for A21XLE will expire in 7 months on Monday 2nd November 2026. Read more

When did A21XLE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A21XLE was on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 17:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A21XLE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for A21XLE we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A21XLE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for A21XLE we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A21XLE?

A21XLE is registered as a 2005 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has A21XLE done?

The odometer reading for A21XLE at the last MOT in November 2025 was 164,632 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,232 miles per year. Read more

How old is A21XLE?

The vehicle A21XLE was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 23rd November 2005. Read more

What colour is A21XLE?

The official colour of A21XLE is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does A21XLE have?

A21XLE has a 2.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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