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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X454 CBYMOT history

X454 CBY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 56,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

X454 CBY blue 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 27 Oct 2024
Mileage
56,798 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X454 CBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X454 CBY was last recorded at 56,798 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,850 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
948 miles
Average per year
2,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 56,798 miles
  • 2022 – 55,850 miles
  • 2021 – 54,608 miles
  • 2020 – 53,416 miles
  • 2019 – 52,354 miles
  • 2018 – 50,531 miles
  • 2017 – 48,278 miles
  • 2016 – 46,231 miles
  • 2015 – 44,273 miles
  • 2014 – 43,372 miles
  • 2013 – 40,589 miles
  • 2012 – 38,716 miles
  • 2011 – 36,471 miles
  • 2010 – 34,234 miles
  • 2009 – 32,099 miles
  • 2008 – 29,737 miles
  • 2007 – 26,715 miles
  • 2006 – 23,065 miles
  • 2005 – 19,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,798 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,798 miles (+948)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,798 miles
    Test number
    756904727375
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass55,850 miles (+1,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,850 miles
    Test number
    219635555616
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak coolant leak from thermostat
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass54,608 miles (+1,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,608 miles
    Test number
    633758397979
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,416 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,416 miles
    Test number
    662559234743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail53,416 miles (+1,062)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,416 miles
    Test number
    635841377574
    • Repaired at testBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear pad sensor (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass52,354 miles (+1,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,354 miles
    Test number
    343857147884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass50,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,531 miles
    Test number
    706051892767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail50,529 miles (+2,251)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,529 miles
    Test number
    341840343073
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass48,278 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    329211764627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,231 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,231 miles
    Test number
    291792846367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail46,231 miles (+1,958)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,231 miles
    Test number
    808439095268
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass44,273 miles (+901)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,273 miles
    Test number
    989095231815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement eye bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement eye bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass43,372 miles (+2,783)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,372 miles
    Test number
    985068984229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass40,589 miles (+1,873)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,589 miles
    Test number
    718549183291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass38,716 miles (+2,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,716 miles
    Test number
    978476172227
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass36,471 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,471 miles
    Test number
    165400991261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,234 miles
    Test number
    311428290419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,234 miles (+2,135)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,234 miles
    Test number
    751078190299
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail32,099 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,099 miles
    Test number
    351824599279
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass32,099 miles (+2,362)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,099 miles
    Test number
    392954799447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass29,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,737 miles
    Test number
    901821698224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,737 miles (+3,022)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,737 miles
    Test number
    354461298488
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass26,715 miles (+3,650)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,715 miles
    Test number
    840710497206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,065 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,065 miles
    Test number
    844461496262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    19,379 miles
    Test number
    854360795270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X454 CBY

Does X454 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X454 CBY expired on 27 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X454 CBY?
The MOT on X454 CBY expired on 27 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X454 CBY done?
X454 CBY was recorded at 56,798 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 2,083 miles a year.
Has X454 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X454 CBY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on X454 CBY 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 X454 CBY find?
X454 CBY passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive from engine; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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