BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
S83 CBXMOT history
S83 CBX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 145,769 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 May 2024
- Mileage
- 145,769 mi
- At MOT on 3 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,301 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S83 CBX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S83 CBX was last recorded at 145,769 miles on 3 May 2023, 965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 144,804 miles · 29 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 965 miles
- Average per year
- 4,301 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 145,769 miles
- 2022 – 144,804 miles
- 2021 – 136,249 miles
- 2014 – 133,812 miles
- 2013 – 127,085 miles
- 2012 – 121,115 miles
- 2011 – 114,820 miles
- 2010 – 108,408 miles
- 2009 – 97,674 miles
- 2008 – 89,072 miles
- 2007 – 83,300 miles
- 2006 – 73,537 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,769 miles
- AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills x2 n/s o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,769 miles (+965)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 145,769 miles
- Test number
- 551814799799
- AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills x2 n/s o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass144,804 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 144,804 miles
- Test number
- 206840579942
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail144,803 miles (+8,554)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,803 miles
- Test number
- 308261675363
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass136,249 miles (+2,437)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 136,249 miles
- Test number
- 160208184653
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm rear bushes both have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH inner sills starting to corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass133,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 133,812 miles
- Test number
- 655150724249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,812 miles (+6,727)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,812 miles
- Test number
- 395337914291
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass127,085 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 127,085 miles
- Test number
- 286623113231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside rear inner side light appears too bright
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail127,085 miles (+5,970)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,085 miles
- Test number
- 507621113224
- FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside rear inner side light appears too bright
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass121,115 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 121,115 miles
- Test number
- 246987612210
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll tyres perished
- NoteHeat sheald hanging lose
- NoteOne part of high level brake light not working
Fail121,115 miles (+6,295)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,115 miles
- Test number
- 559367712261
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll tyres perished
- NoteHeat sheald hanging lose
- NoteOne part of high level brake light not working
Pass114,820 miles (+6,412)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 114,820 miles
- Test number
- 796003911280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,408 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,408 miles
- Test number
- 424229410299
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,408 miles (+10,734)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 108,408 miles
- Test number
- 904129110229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,674 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 97,674 miles
- Test number
- 880979119206
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail97,674 miles (+8,602)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,674 miles
- Test number
- 303407019221
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass89,072 miles (+5,772)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 89,072 miles
- Test number
- 651930018234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,300 miles (+9,763)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 83,300 miles
- Test number
- 551964807290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 73,537 miles
- Test number
- 621259596199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,537 miles2 failures3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,537 miles
- Test number
- 802248896182
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
Questions about S83 CBX
- Does S83 CBX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S83 CBX expired on 2 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S83 CBX?
- The MOT on S83 CBX expired on 2 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S83 CBX done?
- S83 CBX was recorded at 145,769 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2023, an average of 4,301 miles a year.
- Has S83 CBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S83 CBX has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on S83 CBX 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 S83 CBX find?
- S83 CBX passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2023 with 2 advisories: inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills x2 n/s o/s; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsr osr.
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