BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,926 cc
X761 BBYMOT history
X761 BBY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 180,661 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 180,661 mi
- At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,075 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X761 BBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 14 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X761 BBY was last recorded at 180,661 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 2,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 178,608 miles · 25 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,053 miles
- Average per year
- 6,075 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 180,661 miles
- 2023 – 178,608 miles
- 2022 – 174,781 miles
- 2021 – 170,535 miles
- 2020 – 167,598 miles
- 2019 – 164,769 miles
- 2018 – 162,026 miles
- 2017 – 158,179 miles
- 2016 – 153,890 miles
- 2015 – 147,692 miles
- 2014 – 140,571 miles
- 2013 – 131,575 miles
- 2012 – 122,215 miles
- 2010 – 85,449 miles
- 2008 – 85,083 miles
- 2007 – 81,245 miles
- 2006 – 70,379 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,661 miles
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front wishbone rear bushes worn but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Park brake weak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,661 miles (+2,053)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 180,661 miles
- Test number
- 755969376645
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass178,608 miles (+117)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 178,608 miles
- Test number
- 238649686741
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail178,491 miles (+3,710)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,491 miles
- Test number
- 951127965805
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended drivers (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,781 miles (+4,246)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 174,781 miles
- Test number
- 549641993312
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass170,535 miles (+2,937)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 170,535 miles
- Test number
- 192104591460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,598 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 167,598 miles
- Test number
- 628068730635
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail167,588 miles (+2,819)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,588 miles
- Test number
- 989790560766
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass164,769 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 164,769 miles
- Test number
- 431282232502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,765 miles (+2,739)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,765 miles
- Test number
- 128298616513
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass162,026 miles (+25)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 162,026 miles
- Test number
- 377158860450
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
- AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes worn but not excessive
- AdvisoryPark brake weak
Fail162,001 miles (+3,822)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,001 miles
- Test number
- 922332626904
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
- AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes worn but not excessive
- AdvisoryPark brake weak
Pass158,179 miles (+4,289)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 158,179 miles
- Test number
- 644873495206
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear offside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass153,890 miles (+6,198)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 153,890 miles
- Test number
- 788764039169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,692 miles (+113)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 147,692 miles
- Test number
- 289164205296
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail147,579 miles (+7,008)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,579 miles
- Test number
- 785481605215
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass140,571 miles (+8,996)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 140,571 miles
- Test number
- 229329914225
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass131,575 miles (+9,360)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 131,575 miles
- Test number
- 199077113211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass122,215 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 122,215 miles
- Test number
- 159826222276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCorrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Fail122,215 miles (+36,766)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,215 miles
- Test number
- 668066722232
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCorrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Fail85,449 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,449 miles
- Test number
- 462572050292
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass85,449 miles (+158)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 85,449 miles
- Test number
- 632352350214
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass85,291 miles (+208)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 85,291 miles
- Test number
- 163599330012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,083 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 85,083 miles
- Test number
- 104761348204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,026 miles (+3,781)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,026 miles
- Test number
- 900345738214
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass81,245 miles (+10,866)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 81,245 miles
- Test number
- 251286337218
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,379 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 70,379 miles
- Test number
- 230223046240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X761 BBY
- Does X761 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X761 BBY expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X761 BBY?
- The MOT on X761 BBY expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X761 BBY done?
- X761 BBY was recorded at 180,661 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 6,075 miles a year.
- Has X761 BBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X761 BBY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on X761 BBY 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 X761 BBY find?
- X761 BBY passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coolant leak; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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