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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.

X21 TBY grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass169,807 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass122,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,836 miles
    Test number
    389158200167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. Pass108,043 miles (+7,270)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,043 miles
    Test number
    384376546923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,773 miles (+10,304)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,773 miles
    Test number
    240710003050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Pass71,575 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,575 miles
    Test number
    606331964266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass41,132 miles (+7,599)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,132 miles
    Test number
    706790652178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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