BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc
X457 CBYMOT history
X457 CBY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,680 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 89,680 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,488 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X457 CBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 28 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X457 CBY was last recorded at 89,680 miles on 26 Mar 2025, 1,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Aug 2012: 41,681 miles, lower than 49,486 miles on 7 Sept 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 88,669 miles · 14 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,011 miles
- Average per year
- 3,488 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 89,680 miles
- 2024 – 88,669 miles
- 2023 – 84,302 miles
- 2022 – 77,635 miles
- 2021 – 71,524 miles
- 2020 – 68,863 miles
- 2019 – 63,352 miles
- 2018 – 56,852 miles
- 2016 – 49,510 miles
- 2015 – 45,117 miles
- 2014 – 43,784 miles
- 2013 – 42,678 miles
- 2012 – 41,681 miles
- 2011 – 49,486 miles
- 2010 – 38,406 miles
- 2009 – 36,020 miles
- 2008 – 32,052 miles
- 2007 – 28,647 miles
- 2006 – 25,011 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,680 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside Inner Joints
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,680 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 89,680 miles
- Test number
- 426275403720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside Inner Joints
Fail89,680 miles (+1,011)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,680 miles
- Test number
- 757324070395
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside Inner Joints
Pass88,669 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 88,669 miles
- Test number
- 212074015462
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail88,669 miles (+4,367)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,669 miles
- Test number
- 380431033193
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,302 miles (+6,667)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 84,302 miles
- Test number
- 986260664838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,635 miles (+6,111)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 77,635 miles
- Test number
- 299047999688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,524 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 71,524 miles
- Test number
- 487759780449
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,524 miles (+2,661)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,524 miles
- Test number
- 290734287617
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,863 miles (+5,511)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 68,863 miles
- Test number
- 653423922138
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass63,352 miles (+6,500)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 63,352 miles
- Test number
- 650094558576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,852 miles (+7,342)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 56,852 miles
- Test number
- 607986992804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,510 miles (+4,393)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 49,510 miles
- Test number
- 815305578008
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass45,117 miles (+1,333)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 45,117 miles
- Test number
- 331453892776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,784 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 43,784 miles
- Test number
- 325793654280
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail43,784 miles (+1,106)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,784 miles
- Test number
- 325473554244
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass42,678 miles (+997)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 42,678 miles
- Test number
- 386694953270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 41,681 miles
- Test number
- 338777532250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,681 miles (-7,805)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,681 miles
- Test number
- 139927432220
- FailureFront suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail49,486 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,486 miles
- Test number
- 699680651222
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass40,486 miles (+2,080)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 40,486 miles
- Test number
- 828290551235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,406 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 38,406 miles
- Test number
- 141306650224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,406 miles (+2,386)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,406 miles
- Test number
- 312356750264
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass36,020 miles (+3,968)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 36,020 miles
- Test number
- 433093959298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,052 miles (+3,405)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 32,052 miles
- Test number
- 643164158239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,647 miles (+3,636)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 28,647 miles
- Test number
- 202804557281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,011 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 25,011 miles
- Test number
- 132434356276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X457 CBY
- Does X457 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X457 CBY expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X457 CBY?
- The MOT on X457 CBY expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X457 CBY done?
- X457 CBY was recorded at 89,680 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2025, an average of 3,488 miles a year.
- Has X457 CBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X457 CBY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on X457 CBY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X457 CBY find?
- X457 CBY passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.
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