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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X768 DBUMOT history

X768 DBU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

X768 DBU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
123,028 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X768 DBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X768 DBU was last recorded at 123,028 miles on 22 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2011: 101,797 miles, lower than 105,471 miles on 4 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,028 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,028 miles
  • 2023 – 121,201 miles
  • 2022 – 120,646 miles
  • 2021 – 120,478 miles
  • 2019 – 120,276 miles
  • 2017 – 118,161 miles
  • 2016 – 116,086 miles
  • 2013 – 115,963 miles
  • 2012 – 113,500 miles
  • 2011 – 101,797 miles
  • 2009 – 98,374 miles
  • 2008 – 90,767 miles
  • 2007 – 82,314 miles
  • 2006 – 70,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,028 miles
  • AdvisoryRear both rear jacking points corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,028 miles
    Test number
    584374662717
    • AdvisoryRear both rear jacking points corroded
  2. Fail123,028 miles (+1,827)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,028 miles
    Test number
    430119880152
    • DangerousNearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear jacking points corroded
  3. Pass121,201 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    121,201 miles
    Test number
    681328417444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,646 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,646 miles
    Test number
    652523088724
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryModified car, roll cage fitted, rear seats folded flat, under floor body protection fitted
  5. Fail120,646 miles (+168)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,646 miles
    Test number
    831626775986
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryModified car, roll cage fitted, rear seats folded flat, under floor body protection fitted
  6. Pass120,478 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,478 miles
    Test number
    159356872459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,276 miles
    Test number
    351742390138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,276 miles (+2,115)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,276 miles
    Test number
    185229764217
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested serious oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
  9. Pass118,161 miles (+2,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,161 miles
    Test number
    557395542922
    • AdvisoryRear bumper cracked
  10. Pass116,086 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    116,086 miles
    Test number
    452137912217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,963 miles (+2,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    115,963 miles
    Test number
    355923813173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass113,500 miles (+11,703)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,500 miles
    Test number
    197473682030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,797 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    101,797 miles
    Test number
    308995801137
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Fail101,797 miles (-3,674)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,797 miles
    Test number
    847175401191
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail105,471 miles (+7,097)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,471 miles
    Test number
    869114491045
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Pass98,374 miles (+7,607)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    98,374 miles
    Test number
    901929419219
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWashers poor
  17. Pass90,767 miles (+8,453)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    90,767 miles
    Test number
    410521728271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,314 miles (+11,899)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    82,314 miles
    Test number
    970635917294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    70,415 miles
    Test number
    850801926281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X768 DBU

Does X768 DBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X768 DBU is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X768 DBU?
The MOT on X768 DBU is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X768 DBU done?
X768 DBU was recorded at 123,028 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,659 miles a year.
Has X768 DBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X768 DBU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X768 DBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X768 DBU find?
X768 DBU passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear both rear jacking points corroded.

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