
BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,200 cc
X59 RBYMOT history
X59 RBY is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,122 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 140,122 mi
- At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 15 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,587 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X59 RBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 27 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X59 RBY was last recorded at 140,122 miles on 20 Sept 2022, 7,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Oct 2008: 46,467 miles, lower than 146,320 miles on 17 Oct 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 133,052 miles · 15 Jun 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 7,070 miles
- Average per year
- 6,587 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 140,122 miles
- 2020 – 133,052 miles
- 2019 – 117,023 miles
- 2018 – 103,063 miles
- 2017 – 102,942 miles
- 2016 – 94,988 miles
- 2015 – 85,848 miles
- 2014 – 79,057 miles
- 2013 – 69,361 miles
- 2012 – 65,183 miles
- 2011 – 59,302 miles
- 2010 – 57,799 miles
- 2009 – 53,246 miles
- 2008 – 46,467 miles
- 2007 – 40,639 miles
- 2006 – 35,116 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,122 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 140,122 miles
- Test number
- 997105620344
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail140,122 miles (+7,070)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,122 miles
- Test number
- 312868510945
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass133,052 miles (+917)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 133,052 miles
- Test number
- 261180126557
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySport suspension fitted
Fail132,135 miles (+15,112)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,135 miles
- Test number
- 465312541135
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySport suspension fitted , driver door slightly damage
Pass117,023 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 117,023 miles
- Test number
- 454881885861
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail117,023 miles (+13,960)2 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,023 miles
- Test number
- 361244897169
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass103,063 miles (+121)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 103,063 miles
- Test number
- 200154287957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,942 miles (+7,954)9 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,942 miles
- Test number
- 905589214205
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan return to boot floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor pan (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe mount (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer driveshaft gator holed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint rubber mounts wearing
- AdvisoryBoth rear flexy brake pipes zip tied
Pass94,988 miles (+9,140)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 94,988 miles
- Test number
- 383125304513
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Pass85,848 miles (+200)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 85,848 miles
- Test number
- 912252524862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,648 miles (+6,591)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,648 miles
- Test number
- 688042405102
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower swivel (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,057 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 79,057 miles
- Test number
- 626444724324
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail79,057 miles (+9,696)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,057 miles
- Test number
- 728284324394
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass69,361 miles (+359)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 69,361 miles
- Test number
- 855647443385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,002 miles (+3,819)2 failures7 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,002 miles
- Test number
- 939524773232
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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 Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing 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)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres deteriorated
- NoteCorrosion to offside outer sill
- NoteCorrosion to rear floor area around fuel tank and subframe
- NoteNearside rear inner tail light lense cover loose
- NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Pass65,183 miles2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 65,183 miles
- Test number
- 359369892448
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteN/S/F tyre perishing on tread area and worn smooth on inner edge
- NoteO/S/F tyre perishing on tread area and worn smooth on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear fog lamp lense coming a drift
- NoteRear brake discs corroding
- NoteRear chassis, suspension and brake components corroded
Fail65,183 miles (+5,881)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,183 miles
- Test number
- 439927992295
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteN/S/F tyre perishing on tread area and worn smooth on inner edge
- NoteO/S/F tyre perishing on tread area and worn smooth on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear fog lamp lense coming a drift
- NoteRear brake discs corroding
- NoteRear chassis, suspension and brake components corroded
Pass59,302 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 59,302 miles
- Test number
- 309044791223
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- NoteNearside anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers split
- NoteNearside rear brake disc corroding on inner face
Fail59,302 miles (+1,503)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,302 miles
- Test number
- 798203191255
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- NoteNearside anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers split
- NoteNearside rear brake disc corroding on inner face
Pass57,799 miles (+58)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 57,799 miles
- Test number
- 892314070237
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail57,741 miles (+4,495)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,741 miles
- Test number
- 502056260288
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteBoth front brake discs scored
Pass53,246 miles (+6,779)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 53,246 miles
- Test number
- 591756989290
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass46,467 miles (-99,853)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 46,467 miles
- Test number
- 171897398225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,320 miles (+105,681)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,320 miles
- Test number
- 630031598205
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,639 miles (+114)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 40,639 miles
- Test number
- 272806897245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,525 miles (+5,409)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,525 miles
- Test number
- 401592597206
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass35,116 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 35,116 miles
- Test number
- 804984986208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X59 RBY
- Does X59 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X59 RBY expired on 19 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X59 RBY?
- The MOT on X59 RBY expired on 19 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X59 RBY done?
- X59 RBY was recorded at 140,122 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 6,587 miles a year.
- Has X59 RBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X59 RBY has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on X59 RBY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X59 RBY find?
- X59 RBY passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with 8 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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