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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X443 PBAMOT history

X443 PBA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

X443 PBA 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 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,291 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X443 PBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X443 PBA was last recorded at 137,291 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,234 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
4,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,291 miles
  • 2025 – 137,234 miles
  • 2024 – 137,124 miles
  • 2023 – 135,183 miles
  • 2022 – 130,008 miles
  • 2019 – 129,634 miles
  • 2018 – 125,348 miles
  • 2017 – 122,024 miles
  • 2016 – 115,181 miles
  • 2015 – 108,276 miles
  • 2014 – 101,432 miles
  • 2013 – 90,396 miles
  • 2012 – 76,538 miles
  • 2011 – 66,940 miles
  • 2010 – 60,522 miles
  • 2009 – 54,724 miles
  • 2008 – 49,044 miles
  • 2007 – 43,651 miles
  • 2006 – 39,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,291 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,291 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,291 miles
    Test number
    908605919010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,234 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    137,234 miles
    Test number
    403126908432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,124 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,124 miles
    Test number
    535902125420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,183 miles (+5,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,183 miles
    Test number
    963413808116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass130,008 miles (+374)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,008 miles
    Test number
    544154852677
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass129,634 miles (+4,286)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,634 miles
    Test number
    154221358733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,348 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    125,348 miles
    Test number
    427076212988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,024 miles (+6,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,024 miles
    Test number
    161058214334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light remains on

  9. Pass115,181 miles (+6,905)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,181 miles
    Test number
    433280171483
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass108,276 miles (+6,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,276 miles
    Test number
    495662748429
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

  11. Pass101,432 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,432 miles
    Test number
    447366114459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,401 miles (+11,005)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,401 miles
    Test number
    565951914324
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  13. Pass90,396 miles (+366)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,396 miles
    Test number
    425994683219
    • NotePlastic sill covers preventing full inspection of sills

  14. Fail90,030 miles (+13,492)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,030 miles
    Test number
    946924673233
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlastic sill covers preventing full inspection of sills

  15. Pass76,538 miles (+9,598)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,538 miles
    Test number
    256970772250
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNear side wiper blade split

  16. Pass66,940 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,940 miles
    Test number
    378101671219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail66,847 miles (+6,325)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,847 miles
    Test number
    148679561236
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass60,522 miles (+5,798)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,522 miles
    Test number
    912633550293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,724 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,724 miles
    Test number
    460341879271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  20. Fail54,724 miles (+5,680)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,724 miles
    Test number
    312816069464
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBonnet catch stiff
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  21. Pass49,044 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    203519368250
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  22. Fail49,044 miles (+5,393)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    730608868288
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  23. Pass43,651 miles (+3,721)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,651 miles
    Test number
    761067067244
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth outer edges of nearside front tyre worn

  24. Pass39,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,930 miles
    Test number
    381971276222
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X443 PBA

Does X443 PBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X443 PBA is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X443 PBA?
The MOT on X443 PBA is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X443 PBA done?
X443 PBA was recorded at 137,291 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 4,883 miles a year.
Has X443 PBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X443 PBA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on X443 PBA 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 X443 PBA find?
X443 PBA passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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