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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

X17 ARBMOT history

X17 ARB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

X17 ARB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2024
Mileage
88,308 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 ARB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X17 ARB was last recorded at 88,308 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 10,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,429 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
10,879 miles
Average per year
6,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,308 miles
  • 2023 – 77,429 miles
  • 2022 – 68,458 miles
  • 2021 – 61,960 miles
  • 2020 – 56,764 miles
  • 2019 – 47,219 miles
  • 2018 – 39,011 miles
  • 2017 – 31,567 miles
  • 2016 – 23,643 miles
  • 2015 – 18,415 miles
  • 2014 – 14,220 miles
  • 2013 – 11,483 miles
  • 2012 – 10,266 miles
  • 2011 – 8,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,308 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyres worn on inner edge.

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,308 miles (+10,879)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,308 miles
    Test number
    248137961605
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres worn on inner edge.

  2. Pass77,429 miles (+8,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,429 miles
    Test number
    321162370124
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass68,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,458 miles
    Test number
    554960357662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED

  4. Fail68,458 miles (+6,498)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,458 miles
    Test number
    356413665047
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CHORDS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED

  5. Pass61,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,960 miles
    Test number
    228084434140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,960 miles (+5,196)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,960 miles
    Test number
    270757628190
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass56,764 miles (+9,545)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,764 miles
    Test number
    286772708243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,219 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,219 miles
    Test number
    793066261660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,001 miles (+7,990)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,001 miles
    Test number
    137464599749
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking. runflat.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres out of shape on outer edges

  10. Pass39,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,011 miles
    Test number
    848953800531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,011 miles (+7,444)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,011 miles
    Test number
    765331108374
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  12. Pass31,567 miles (+7,924)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,567 miles
    Test number
    649977666732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,643 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    23,643 miles
    Test number
    404372694029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,415 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,415 miles
    Test number
    726763505218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,220 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    14,220 miles
    Test number
    596531514296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail11,483 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,483 miles
    Test number
    315760593153
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass11,483 miles (+1,217)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    11,483 miles
    Test number
    656600893124
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass10,266 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    10,266 miles
    Test number
    317729272196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail10,204 miles (+2,185)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,204 miles
    Test number
    926582872199
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass8,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    8,019 miles
    Test number
    309019471196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X17 ARB

Does X17 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X17 ARB expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X17 ARB?
The MOT on X17 ARB expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X17 ARB done?
X17 ARB was recorded at 88,308 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 6,027 miles a year.
Has X17 ARB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 ARB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X17 ARB 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 X17 ARB find?
X17 ARB failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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