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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X68 NLBMOT history

X68 NLB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2023.

X68 NLB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2024
Mileage
137,886 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X68 NLB
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
27 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X68 NLB was last recorded at 137,886 miles on 15 Apr 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,882 miles · 25 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,886 miles
  • 2021 – 137,882 miles
  • 2020 – 135,591 miles
  • 2019 – 128,596 miles
  • 2018 – 123,762 miles
  • 2017 – 116,726 miles
  • 2016 – 113,251 miles
  • 2014 – 96,548 miles
  • 2013 – 94,758 miles
  • 2012 – 93,125 miles
  • 2011 – 89,002 miles
  • 2010 – 83,488 miles
  • 2009 – 76,819 miles
  • 2008 – 69,284 miles
  • 2007 – 59,036 miles
  • 2006 – 49,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,886 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,886 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,886 miles
    Test number
    500857542284
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  2. Pass137,882 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,882 miles
    Test number
    374050224122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,591 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,591 miles
    Test number
    192279059370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail135,591 miles (+6,995)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,591 miles
    Test number
    548029216531
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass128,596 miles (+4,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,596 miles
    Test number
    768446640368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass123,762 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,762 miles
    Test number
    963546716669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail123,762 miles (+7,036)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,762 miles
    Test number
    601045013411
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass116,726 miles (+3,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,726 miles
    Test number
    541495446574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass113,251 miles (+16,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,251 miles
    Test number
    805877928129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass96,548 miles (+1,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,548 miles
    Test number
    189374364041
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass94,758 miles (+1,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,758 miles
    Test number
    675632653098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass93,125 miles (+4,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,125 miles
    Test number
    458295252079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass89,002 miles (+5,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,002 miles
    Test number
    197363361498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass83,488 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,488 miles
    Test number
    730697970082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,470 miles (+6,651)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,470 miles
    Test number
    394327560009
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass76,819 miles (+7,535)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,819 miles
    Test number
    863791269089
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn thin and will soon need replacing

  17. Pass69,284 miles (+1,321)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,284 miles
    Test number
    180202578069
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  18. Fail67,963 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,963 miles
    Test number
    453837408062
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteFront brake pads possibly before next service
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes rusty at rear
    • NoteN/s hand brake performance lower than o/s

  19. Pass67,963 miles (+8,927)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,963 miles
    Test number
    642077608004
    • NoteFront brake pads possibly before next service
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes rusty at rear
    • NoteN/s hand brake performance lower than o/s

  20. Pass59,036 miles (+9,190)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,036 miles
    Test number
    241187117044
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in n/s/r tyre side wall
    • NoteCut in o/s/f tyre beed proctor
    • NoteN/s hand brake twice as good as o/s

  21. Pass49,846 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,846 miles
    Test number
    453745526067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,739 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,739 miles
    Test number
    652857916054
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about X68 NLB

Does X68 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X68 NLB expired on 14 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X68 NLB?
The MOT on X68 NLB expired on 14 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X68 NLB done?
X68 NLB was recorded at 137,886 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2023, an average of 5,113 miles a year.
Has X68 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X68 NLB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on X68 NLB 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 NLB find?
X68 NLB passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged.

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