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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X54 RBDMOT history

X54 RBD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 168,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

X54 RBD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2025
Mileage
168,650 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
33
18 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X54 RBD
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
24 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X54 RBD was last recorded at 168,650 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,642 miles · 3 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,650 miles
  • 2023 – 162,445 miles
  • 2022 – 154,144 miles
  • 2021 – 147,098 miles
  • 2019 – 137,322 miles
  • 2018 – 127,476 miles
  • 2017 – 116,687 miles
  • 2016 – 108,846 miles
  • 2015 – 102,496 miles
  • 2014 – 95,057 miles
  • 2013 – 90,144 miles
  • 2012 – 86,674 miles
  • 2011 – 83,025 miles
  • 2010 – 77,492 miles
  • 2009 – 72,213 miles
  • 2008 – 66,955 miles
  • 2007 – 60,094 miles
  • 2006 – 54,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,650 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan corroded near grommit (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pad wear light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

33 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,650 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    168,650 miles
    Test number
    597450001476
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan corroded near grommit (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail168,642 miles (+6,197)3 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,642 miles
    Test number
    597473704998
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan corroded near grommit (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass162,445 miles (+8,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,445 miles
    Test number
    196590670465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTravel on hand brake lever

  4. Pass154,144 miles (+7,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,144 miles
    Test number
    256573499785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower ball joint slight play slight movement o/s/f arm
    • AdvisorySlight travel handbrake lever

  5. Pass147,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,098 miles
    Test number
    693262424383
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLow hand brake reading n/s

  6. Fail147,098 miles (+9,776)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,098 miles
    Test number
    374072925104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLow hand brake reading n/s

  7. Pass137,322 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,322 miles
    Test number
    571218756226
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on

  8. Fail137,298 miles (+9,822)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,298 miles
    Test number
    410361551543
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on

  9. Pass127,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    863535026468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,476 miles (+10,789)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    168458799838
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass116,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,687 miles
    Test number
    510966252110
    • 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)

  12. Fail116,687 miles (+7,841)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,687 miles
    Test number
    768444049020
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  13. Pass108,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,846 miles
    Test number
    458691970559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,846 miles (+6,350)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,846 miles
    Test number
    753214170246
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass102,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,496 miles
    Test number
    845837195198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,496 miles (+7,439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,496 miles
    Test number
    606614195161
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass95,057 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,057 miles
    Test number
    317443084196
    • NoteO/s and n/s/f wings taped over (rust)

  18. Fail95,057 miles (+4,913)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,057 miles
    Test number
    597873284182
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s and n/s/f wings taped over (rust)

  19. Pass90,144 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,144 miles
    Test number
    145178473109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail90,144 miles (+3,470)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,144 miles
    Test number
    619237673194
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass86,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,674 miles
    Test number
    369191772144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,674 miles (+3,649)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,674 miles
    Test number
    207541472181
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass83,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    83,025 miles
    Test number
    298714191408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail83,025 miles (+5,533)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,025 miles
    Test number
    547687681185
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  25. Pass77,492 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,492 miles
    Test number
    720065470188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to test o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts due to child seats fitted

  26. Fail77,492 miles (+5,279)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,492 miles
    Test number
    830925470118
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to test o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts due to child seats fitted

  27. Pass72,213 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,213 miles
    Test number
    280747089449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail72,113 miles (+5,158)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,113 miles
    Test number
    394972889133
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  29. Pass66,955 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,955 miles
    Test number
    884918398101
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Fail66,955 miles (+6,861)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,955 miles
    Test number
    881827198138
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  31. Pass60,094 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,094 miles
    Test number
    251775647145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass54,726 miles (+123)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    54,726 miles
    Test number
    223570256499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  33. Fail54,603 miles3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,603 miles
    Test number
    134615746120
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about X54 RBD

Does X54 RBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X54 RBD expired on 15 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X54 RBD?
The MOT on X54 RBD expired on 15 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X54 RBD done?
X54 RBD was recorded at 168,650 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 6,471 miles a year.
Has X54 RBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X54 RBD has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X54 RBD 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 X54 RBD find?
X54 RBD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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