
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
X21 TBYMOT history
X21 TBY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 169,807 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 169,807 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,061 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X21 TBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X21 TBY was last recorded at 169,807 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 8,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 160,811 miles · 20 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,996 miles
- Average per year
- 11,061 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 169,807 miles
- 2022 – 160,811 miles
- 2021 – 144,472 miles
- 2020 – 139,033 miles
- 2019 – 122,836 miles
- 2018 – 108,043 miles
- 2017 – 100,773 miles
- 2016 – 90,469 miles
- 2015 – 81,445 miles
- 2014 – 71,575 miles
- 2013 – 63,148 miles
- 2012 – 41,132 miles
- 2011 – 33,533 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire broken. Lamp illuminated in car.
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
16 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,807 miles (+8,996)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 169,807 miles
- Test number
- 240784938638
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire broken. Lamp illuminated in car.
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,811 miles (+16,339)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 160,811 miles
- Test number
- 195916936016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass144,472 miles (+5,439)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 144,472 miles
- Test number
- 767944064928
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass139,033 miles (+16,197)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 139,033 miles
- Test number
- 154646139597
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,836 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 122,836 miles
- Test number
- 389158200167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,836 miles (+14,793)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,836 miles
- Test number
- 419018260515
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass108,043 miles (+7,270)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 108,043 miles
- Test number
- 384376546923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,773 miles (+10,304)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 100,773 miles
- Test number
- 240710003050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,469 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 90,469 miles
- Test number
- 271544865055
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail90,455 miles (+9,010)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,455 miles
- Test number
- 727843128859
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,445 miles (+9,870)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 81,445 miles
- Test number
- 396672578913
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,575 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 71,575 miles
- Test number
- 606331964266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,555 miles (+8,407)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,555 miles
- Test number
- 189470164273
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,148 miles (+22,016)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 63,148 miles
- Test number
- 917273663266
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,132 miles (+7,599)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 41,132 miles
- Test number
- 706790652178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,533 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 33,533 miles
- Test number
- 157170761186
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X21 TBY
- Does X21 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X21 TBY expired on 3 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X21 TBY?
- The MOT on X21 TBY expired on 3 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X21 TBY done?
- X21 TBY was recorded at 169,807 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 11,061 miles a year.
- Has X21 TBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X21 TBY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2019.
- Has the mileage on X21 TBY 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 X21 TBY find?
- X21 TBY passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses; nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken. lamp illuminated in car.; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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