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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X778 EBTMOT history

X778 EBT is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

X778 EBT black 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 17 Sept 2023
Mileage
75,511 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X778 EBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X778 EBT was last recorded at 75,511 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,293 miles · 17 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
2,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 75,511 miles
  • 2021 – 75,293 miles
  • 2020 – 74,812 miles
  • 2019 – 74,563 miles
  • 2018 – 74,404 miles
  • 2017 – 73,819 miles
  • 2016 – 72,495 miles
  • 2015 – 71,815 miles
  • 2014 – 70,849 miles
  • 2013 – 69,354 miles
  • 2012 – 67,281 miles
  • 2011 – 66,100 miles
  • 2010 – 61,148 miles
  • 2009 – 56,219 miles
  • 2008 – 50,150 miles
  • 2007 – 44,598 miles
  • 2006 – 39,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,511 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear floor sections corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,511 miles (+218)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,511 miles
    Test number
    329753113534
    • AdvisoryBoth rear floor sections corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass75,293 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,293 miles
    Test number
    552427722185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail75,293 miles (+481)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,293 miles
    Test number
    778537793293
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass74,812 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,812 miles
    Test number
    981440397612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail74,812 miles (+249)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,812 miles
    Test number
    559865104786
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,563 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,563 miles
    Test number
    708546197021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,404 miles (+585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,404 miles
    Test number
    325156077675
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,819 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,819 miles
    Test number
    167647153701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,495 miles (+680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,495 miles
    Test number
    460155973253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass71,815 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,815 miles
    Test number
    845245001737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,849 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,849 miles
    Test number
    427249954286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,354 miles
    Test number
    239861563207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,354 miles (+2,073)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,354 miles
    Test number
    465571763260
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass67,281 miles (+1,181)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,281 miles
    Test number
    735575052247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  15. Pass66,100 miles (+4,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,100 miles
    Test number
    995466051207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,148 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,148 miles
    Test number
    173638150280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,131 miles (+4,912)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,131 miles
    Test number
    383904850200
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass56,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    902132159266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,219 miles (+6,069)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    944531859208
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass50,150 miles (+5,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,150 miles
    Test number
    373159548276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass44,598 miles (+5,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,598 miles
    Test number
    673647907230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass39,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,314 miles
    Test number
    202047706217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X778 EBT

Does X778 EBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X778 EBT expired on 17 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X778 EBT?
The MOT on X778 EBT expired on 17 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X778 EBT done?
X778 EBT was recorded at 75,511 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 2,242 miles a year.
Has X778 EBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X778 EBT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on X778 EBT 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 X778 EBT find?
X778 EBT passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 11 advisories: both rear floor sections corroded; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 8 more.

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