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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X759 FBNMOT history

X759 FBN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

X759 FBN silver 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 2 Aug 2023
Mileage
122,314 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X759 FBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X759 FBN was last recorded at 122,314 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 6,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,814 miles · 9 May 2018
Between the last two tests
6,500 miles
Average per year
3,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,314 miles
  • 2018 – 115,814 miles
  • 2016 – 115,745 miles
  • 2015 – 112,550 miles
  • 2014 – 108,611 miles
  • 2013 – 105,087 miles
  • 2012 – 101,541 miles
  • 2011 – 98,041 miles
  • 2010 – 95,633 miles
  • 2009 – 88,170 miles
  • 2008 – 81,096 miles
  • 2007 – 73,004 miles
  • 2006 – 61,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,314 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,314 miles (+6,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,314 miles
    Test number
    385160275533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass115,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,814 miles
    Test number
    738275233653
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  3. Fail115,813 miles (+68)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,813 miles
    Test number
    827495246018
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  4. Pass115,745 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,745 miles
    Test number
    198391307294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre close to wear bars and perished

  5. Fail115,744 miles (+3,194)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,744 miles
    Test number
    584830947839
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre is perished/cracked
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished/cracked

  6. Pass112,550 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    212957614049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,611 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    108,611 miles
    Test number
    896636864237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  8. Fail108,611 miles (+3,524)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,611 miles
    Test number
    369585764472
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass105,087 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,087 miles
    Test number
    966867863241
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail105,086 miles (+3,545)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,086 miles
    Test number
    538827263268
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass101,541 miles (+3,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    101,541 miles
    Test number
    399768852474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass98,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,041 miles
    Test number
    459946161229
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail98,040 miles (+2,407)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,040 miles
    Test number
    368216461450
    • DangerousNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • Repaired at testEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass95,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,633 miles
    Test number
    252836760203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,633 miles (+7,463)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,633 miles
    Test number
    792986760231
    • Repaired at testEmissions not tested (7.0)

  16. Fail88,170 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,170 miles
    Test number
    421967469273
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  17. Pass88,170 miles (+7,074)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,170 miles
    Test number
    973667169273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,096 miles (+8,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,096 miles
    Test number
    430066068243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass73,004 miles (+11,282)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,004 miles
    Test number
    300397767217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,722 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,722 miles
    Test number
    264199466234
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear inner brake pads look low
    • NoteSlight binding of n/s/r brake

Questions about X759 FBN

Does X759 FBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X759 FBN expired on 2 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X759 FBN?
The MOT on X759 FBN expired on 2 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X759 FBN done?
X759 FBN was recorded at 122,314 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 3,822 miles a year.
Has X759 FBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X759 FBN has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2018.
Has the mileage on X759 FBN 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 X759 FBN find?
X759 FBN passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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