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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X771 DBUMOT history

X771 DBU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.

X771 DBU 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 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
142,080 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X771 DBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X771 DBU was last recorded at 142,080 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 1,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,032 miles · 21 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,048 miles
Average per year
4,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,080 miles
  • 2021 – 141,032 miles
  • 2020 – 137,898 miles
  • 2019 – 119,043 miles
  • 2018 – 117,914 miles
  • 2017 – 114,628 miles
  • 2016 – 111,915 miles
  • 2015 – 110,104 miles
  • 2014 – 107,687 miles
  • 2013 – 102,473 miles
  • 2012 – 98,102 miles
  • 2011 – 96,077 miles
  • 2010 – 87,050 miles
  • 2009 – 79,803 miles
  • 2008 – 73,316 miles
  • 2007 – 67,885 miles
  • 2006 – 58,067 miles
  • 2005 – 55,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav / mobile phone holder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,080 miles (+1,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,080 miles
    Test number
    627702851772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass141,032 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    141,032 miles
    Test number
    948029470182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail141,028 miles (+3,130)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,028 miles
    Test number
    149895916866
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass137,898 miles (+44)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    137,898 miles
    Test number
    229533431817
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak bottom of the radiator
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav / mobile phone holder

  5. Fail137,854 miles (+18,811)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,854 miles
    Test number
    503638599497
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine bay and under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav / mobile phone holder

  6. Pass119,043 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,043 miles
    Test number
    968226412976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,914 miles
    Test number
    903931491083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail117,914 miles (+3,286)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,914 miles
    Test number
    751397871374
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass114,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,628 miles
    Test number
    945795119321
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail114,628 miles (+2,713)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,628 miles
    Test number
    322538468067
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass111,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,915 miles
    Test number
    995359128649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,913 miles (+1,809)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,913 miles
    Test number
    824076299117
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  13. Pass110,104 miles (+2,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,104 miles
    Test number
    496681245180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass107,687 miles (+5,214)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,687 miles
    Test number
    565156444194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass102,473 miles (+4,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,473 miles
    Test number
    829518033148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass98,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,102 miles
    Test number
    618219232130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,102 miles (+2,025)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,102 miles
    Test number
    147158632151
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass96,077 miles (+9,027)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    96,077 miles
    Test number
    679200241320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,050 miles (+7,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    87,050 miles
    Test number
    954482520311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass79,803 miles (+3,294)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    79,803 miles
    Test number
    752689839319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,509 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,509 miles
    Test number
    520569419139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,316 miles (+5,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    73,316 miles
    Test number
    282476428311
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass67,885 miles (+9,818)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    67,885 miles
    Test number
    953598947388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,067 miles (+2,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,067 miles
    Test number
    343773386482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass55,822 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    55,822 miles
    Test number
    322367485219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,820 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,820 miles
    Test number
    552116685261
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn to 3mm & has a nail in the tread
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Questions about X771 DBU

Does X771 DBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X771 DBU expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X771 DBU?
The MOT on X771 DBU expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X771 DBU done?
X771 DBU was recorded at 142,080 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 4,981 miles a year.
Has X771 DBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X771 DBU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on X771 DBU 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 X771 DBU find?
X771 DBU passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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