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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X68 CGUMOT history

X68 CGU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2023.

X68 CGU 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 3 Apr 2024
Mileage
114,727 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X68 CGU
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
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X68 CGU was last recorded at 114,727 miles on 4 Apr 2023, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,650 miles · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
3,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,727 miles
  • 2022 – 112,197 miles
  • 2021 – 110,974 miles
  • 2020 – 107,802 miles
  • 2019 – 101,099 miles
  • 2018 – 92,137 miles
  • 2017 – 85,152 miles
  • 2016 – 79,903 miles
  • 2014 – 77,478 miles
  • 2013 – 74,342 miles
  • 2012 – 71,930 miles
  • 2011 – 69,241 miles
  • 2010 – 66,549 miles
  • 2009 – 63,342 miles
  • 2008 – 58,027 miles
  • 2007 – 53,490 miles
  • 2006 – 49,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,727 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOsf doorhandle difficult operationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Some washer jets blocked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,727 miles (+77)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,727 miles
    Test number
    159338972148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf doorhandle difficult operation

  2. Fail114,650 miles (+2,453)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,650 miles
    Test number
    510234210954
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf doorhandle difficult operation

  3. Pass112,197 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,197 miles
    Test number
    163116289610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,183 miles (+1,209)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,183 miles
    Test number
    166769213124
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,974 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,974 miles
    Test number
    931827967075
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome washer jets blocked

  6. Fail110,954 miles (+3,152)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,954 miles
    Test number
    414529296653
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome washer jets blocked

  7. Pass107,802 miles (+6,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,802 miles
    Test number
    932017695280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass101,099 miles (+8,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,099 miles
    Test number
    626517238758
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOne washer jet blocked
    • AdvisorySlight leak rear exhaust

  9. Pass92,137 miles (+6,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,137 miles
    Test number
    930345905808
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front brake hoses have deteriorated & cracked, n/s badly
    • AdvisoryN/s rear inner lamp lens & trim above registration plate lamps are insecure

  10. Pass85,152 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,152 miles
    Test number
    884303890788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joining the hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joining the hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake efficiency could be greater.

  11. Fail85,152 miles (+5,249)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,152 miles
    Test number
    107338175847
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joining the hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joining the hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake efficiency could be greater.

  12. Pass79,903 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,903 miles
    Test number
    602942862616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,478 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,478 miles
    Test number
    295414454299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,342 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,342 miles
    Test number
    599522943251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,930 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,930 miles
    Test number
    216693242265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,241 miles
    Test number
    586562541215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,241 miles (+2,692)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,241 miles
    Test number
    327619731230
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES WEAR

  18. Pass66,549 miles (+3,207)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,549 miles
    Test number
    542545840216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNsr tyre wall slightly cracked 205/ 55 R16 91 h goodyear eagle nc

  19. Pass63,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,342 miles
    Test number
    280551549212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,342 miles (+5,315)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,342 miles
    Test number
    343827939417
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFanbelt

  21. Pass58,027 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,027 miles
    Test number
    433829528275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,490 miles
    Test number
    424060637237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,490 miles (+3,980)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,490 miles
    Test number
    391590537222
    • FailureFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass49,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,510 miles
    Test number
    710401436295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X68 CGU

Does X68 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X68 CGU expired on 3 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X68 CGU?
The MOT on X68 CGU expired on 3 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X68 CGU done?
X68 CGU was recorded at 114,727 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2023, an average of 3,923 miles a year.
Has X68 CGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X68 CGU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X68 CGU 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 X68 CGU find?
X68 CGU passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 5 more.

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