BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T796 XBXMOT history
T796 XBX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,064 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 125,064 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,504 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T796 XBX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T796 XBX was last recorded at 125,064 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 5,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Jul 2015: 82,400 miles, lower than 88,275 miles on 21 Jun 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 119,854 miles · 19 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,210 miles
- Average per year
- 4,504 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,064 miles
- 2025 – 119,854 miles
- 2024 – 116,948 miles
- 2023 – 114,761 miles
- 2022 – 111,382 miles
- 2021 – 109,193 miles
- 2020 – 105,506 miles
- 2019 – 101,592 miles
- 2018 – 96,289 miles
- 2017 – 91,218 miles
- 2016 – 87,334 miles
- 2015 – 82,400 miles
- 2013 – 88,275 miles
- 2011 – 81,567 miles
- 2010 – 70,397 miles
- 2009 – 62,596 miles
- 2008 – 48,411 miles
- 2007 – 39,407 miles
- 2006 – 33,286 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,064 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,064 miles (+5,210)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 125,064 miles
- Test number
- 569087692574
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,854 miles (+2,906)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 119,854 miles
- Test number
- 668052533721
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass116,948 miles (+2,187)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 116,948 miles
- Test number
- 650517500360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,761 miles (+3,379)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 114,761 miles
- Test number
- 940764221234
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 111,382 miles
- Test number
- 155422041123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,382 miles (+2,189)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,382 miles
- Test number
- 201836904735
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass109,193 miles (+3,687)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 109,193 miles
- Test number
- 406911344866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,506 miles (+3,914)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 105,506 miles
- Test number
- 592699727781
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,592 miles (+5,303)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 101,592 miles
- Test number
- 404224797867
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,289 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 96,289 miles
- Test number
- 654721781348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,289 miles (+5,071)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,289 miles
- Test number
- 396444154626
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass91,218 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 91,218 miles
- Test number
- 881823209553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,218 miles (+3,884)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,218 miles
- Test number
- 827349031830
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass87,334 miles (+4,934)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 87,334 miles
- Test number
- 402496615306
- AdvisoryNSF and OSF tyres cracking around sidewall
Pass82,400 miles (-5,875)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 82,400 miles
- Test number
- 345410215250
- NoteCorrosion forming on underside and components
Pass88,275 miles (+6,005)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 88,275 miles
- Test number
- 535222373158
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded
Fail82,270 miles (+703)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,270 miles
- Test number
- 788051873162
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass81,567 miles (+11,170)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 81,567 miles
- Test number
- 748979201230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,397 miles (+7,801)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 70,397 miles
- Test number
- 750451440150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,596 miles (+14,185)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 62,596 miles
- Test number
- 223741849138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,411 miles (+9,004)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 48,411 miles
- Test number
- 800790848192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,407 miles (+6,121)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2008
- Odometer
- 39,407 miles
- Test number
- 384432747187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,286 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2007
- Odometer
- 33,286 miles
- Test number
- 150280936150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T796 XBX
- Does T796 XBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T796 XBX is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T796 XBX?
- The MOT on T796 XBX is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T796 XBX done?
- T796 XBX was recorded at 125,064 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,504 miles a year.
- Has T796 XBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T796 XBX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on T796 XBX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T796 XBX find?
- T796 XBX passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges.
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