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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

V730 XBWMOT history

V730 XBW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 218,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

V730 XBW silver 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 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
218,526 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V730 XBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V730 XBW was last recorded at 218,526 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 4,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2022: 205,586 miles, lower than 205,955 miles on 5 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
213,610 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,916 miles
Average per year
7,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,526 miles
  • 2025 – 213,610 miles
  • 2024 – 207,416 miles
  • 2023 – 206,265 miles
  • 2022 – 205,586 miles
  • 2021 – 205,955 miles
  • 2020 – 204,209 miles
  • 2019 – 202,771 miles
  • 2018 – 200,547 miles
  • 2017 – 198,480 miles
  • 2016 – 194,128 miles
  • 2015 – 178,282 miles
  • 2014 – 163,377 miles
  • 2013 – 147,654 miles
  • 2012 – 135,625 miles
  • 2011 – 120,270 miles
  • 2010 – 104,147 miles
  • 2009 – 92,616 miles
  • 2008 – 83,573 miles
  • 2007 – 74,996 miles
  • 2006 – 68,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,526 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive close to limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear number plate fading

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,526 miles (+4,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    218,526 miles
    Test number
    338524226605
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive close to limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate fading

  2. Pass213,610 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    213,610 miles
    Test number
    482260909112
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail213,602 miles (+6,186)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,602 miles
    Test number
    311234053020
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass207,416 miles (+1,151)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    207,416 miles
    Test number
    447103072402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass206,265 miles (+679)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    206,265 miles
    Test number
    967259874823
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass205,586 miles (-369)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    205,586 miles
    Test number
    434412149682
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass205,955 miles (+1,014)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    205,955 miles
    Test number
    731126938044
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail204,941 miles (+732)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,941 miles
    Test number
    378804790657
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass204,209 miles (+1,438)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    204,209 miles
    Test number
    670236486651
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass202,771 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    202,771 miles
    Test number
    142524989789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail202,771 miles (+2,224)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,771 miles
    Test number
    647206391101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass200,547 miles (+2,067)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    200,547 miles
    Test number
    306072845926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass198,480 miles (+4,352)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    198,480 miles
    Test number
    686909691600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass194,128 miles (+323)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    194,128 miles
    Test number
    871545689070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail193,805 miles (+15,523)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,805 miles
    Test number
    213448213235
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass178,282 miles (+277)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    178,282 miles
    Test number
    447339005218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail178,005 miles (+14,628)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,005 miles
    Test number
    949702105201
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass163,377 miles (+197)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    163,377 miles
    Test number
    685824304293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail163,180 miles (+15,526)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,180 miles
    Test number
    297709794488
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass147,654 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    147,654 miles
    Test number
    747311503276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail147,654 miles (+12,029)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,654 miles
    Test number
    479197793150
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass135,625 miles (+15,355)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    135,625 miles
    Test number
    959326892131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  23. Pass120,270 miles (+16,123)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    120,270 miles
    Test number
    325540391134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass104,147 miles (+436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    104,147 miles
    Test number
    650128300258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail103,711 miles (+11,095)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,711 miles
    Test number
    740200900244
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass92,616 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    92,616 miles
    Test number
    163230019252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail92,594 miles (+9,021)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,594 miles
    Test number
    353269609425
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass83,573 miles (+8,577)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,573 miles
    Test number
    143295388111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/S Door Mirror glass missing.

  29. Pass74,996 miles (+6,491)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,996 miles
    Test number
    910605287150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass68,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    68,505 miles
    Test number
    104552896196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V730 XBW

Does V730 XBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V730 XBW is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V730 XBW?
The MOT on V730 XBW is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V730 XBW done?
V730 XBW was recorded at 218,526 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 7,490 miles a year.
Has V730 XBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V730 XBW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V730 XBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V730 XBW find?
V730 XBW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive close to limits; offside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas; rear number plate fading.

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