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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X39 FBTMOT history

X39 FBT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

X39 FBT blue 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 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,452 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X39 FBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X39 FBT was last recorded at 122,452 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 4,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,405 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,047 miles
Average per year
4,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,452 miles
  • 2025 – 118,405 miles
  • 2024 – 114,151 miles
  • 2023 – 112,697 miles
  • 2022 – 109,453 miles
  • 2021 – 106,588 miles
  • 2020 – 102,738 miles
  • 2019 – 102,683 miles
  • 2018 – 97,219 miles
  • 2017 – 90,203 miles
  • 2016 – 84,657 miles
  • 2015 – 78,957 miles
  • 2014 – 75,750 miles
  • 2013 – 72,526 miles
  • 2012 – 62,616 miles
  • 2010 – 53,141 miles
  • 2009 – 50,608 miles
  • 2008 – 46,338 miles
  • 2007 – 42,331 miles
  • 2006 – 39,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,452 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Cover sills fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,452 miles (+4,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,452 miles
    Test number
    536119158508
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,405 miles
    Test number
    148657294712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail118,405 miles (+4,254)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,405 miles
    Test number
    929304470103
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass114,151 miles (+1,454)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,151 miles
    Test number
    692151280226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted

  5. Pass112,697 miles (+3,244)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,697 miles
    Test number
    571348551647
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass109,453 miles (+2,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,453 miles
    Test number
    526294246396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,588 miles (+3,850)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,588 miles
    Test number
    328678816704
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted

  8. Pass102,738 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    102,738 miles
    Test number
    698055589054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail102,716 miles (+33)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,716 miles
    Test number
    918553667228
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge exposed ply, also various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner front joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail102,683 miles (+5,464)1 dangerous11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,683 miles
    Test number
    748098655686
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn on inner edge and down to 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryUnable to open boot lid

  11. Pass97,219 miles (+7,016)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,219 miles
    Test number
    345282591474
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both steering rack gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated near end of travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  12. Pass90,203 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,203 miles
    Test number
    408423726202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside rear jacking blocks missing
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  13. Fail90,203 miles (+5,546)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,203 miles
    Test number
    253648077776
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside rear jacking blocks missing
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  14. Pass84,657 miles (+302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,657 miles
    Test number
    374231927408
    • Advisory3x jacking rubber blocks missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  15. Fail84,355 miles (+5,398)4 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,355 miles
    Test number
    396560437995
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Advisory3x jacking rubber blocks missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  16. Pass78,957 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,957 miles
    Test number
    355895735170
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail78,955 miles (+3,205)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,955 miles
    Test number
    466215335122
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass75,750 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,750 miles
    Test number
    976763844109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,526 miles
    Test number
    845650303101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,526 miles (+9,910)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,526 miles
    Test number
    447440703122
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass62,616 miles (+9,475)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,616 miles
    Test number
    887474802134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,141 miles
    Test number
    381908970483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,141 miles (+2,533)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,141 miles
    Test number
    662115760282
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs corroded

  24. Pass50,608 miles (+4,270)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,608 miles
    Test number
    121385029274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre lightly cracked
    • NoteSlight wear in steering rack

  25. Pass46,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,338 miles
    Test number
    383029828223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,338 miles (+4,007)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,338 miles
    Test number
    431859528243
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass42,331 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,331 miles
    Test number
    653406967196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,952 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,952 miles
    Test number
    823960566160
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about X39 FBT

Does X39 FBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X39 FBT is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X39 FBT?
The MOT on X39 FBT is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X39 FBT done?
X39 FBT was recorded at 122,452 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,098 miles a year.
Has X39 FBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X39 FBT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X39 FBT 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 X39 FBT find?
X39 FBT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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