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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X781 NLBMOT history

X781 NLB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2022.

X781 NLB 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 21 Apr 2023
Mileage
120,665 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 NLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X781 NLB was last recorded at 120,665 miles on 22 Apr 2022, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2019: 119,342 miles, lower than 120,019 miles on 24 Mar 2017.

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
120,565 miles · 20 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
4,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,665 miles
  • 2021 – 120,565 miles
  • 2019 – 119,342 miles
  • 2017 – 120,019 miles
  • 2016 – 119,923 miles
  • 2015 – 114,761 miles
  • 2014 – 107,329 miles
  • 2013 – 92,555 miles
  • 2012 – 80,315 miles
  • 2011 – 74,961 miles
  • 2010 – 67,920 miles
  • 2009 – 62,981 miles
  • 2008 – 57,430 miles
  • 2007 – 49,352 miles
  • 2006 – 40,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,665 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,665 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,665 miles
    Test number
    151089183091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass120,565 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,565 miles
    Test number
    169585715025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,342 miles
    Test number
    399464731026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,342 miles (-677)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,342 miles
    Test number
    846720684155
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass120,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,019 miles
    Test number
    793308907879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,019 miles (+96)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,019 miles
    Test number
    755644671665
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  7. Pass119,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,923 miles
    Test number
    783056180413
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  8. Fail119,923 miles (+5,162)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,923 miles
    Test number
    233176750503
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  9. Fail114,761 miles3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,761 miles
    Test number
    165706335055
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass114,761 miles (+7,432)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    114,761 miles
    Test number
    176526335491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass107,329 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,329 miles
    Test number
    788722044033
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail107,329 miles (+16)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,329 miles
    Test number
    105061444092
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail107,313 miles (+14,758)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,313 miles
    Test number
    749379634051
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass92,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,555 miles
    Test number
    629104923055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,555 miles (+12,240)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,555 miles
    Test number
    917693223053
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail80,315 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,315 miles
    Test number
    226793522037
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  17. Pass80,315 miles (+5,354)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,315 miles
    Test number
    719013322022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,961 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,961 miles
    Test number
    439441531086
    • NoteSigns of perishing and slight movement in both the rear shock top mount bushs

  19. Fail74,961 miles (+7,041)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,961 miles
    Test number
    336124521050
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll four brake discs are slightly worn
    • NoteSigns of perishing and slight movement in both the rear shock top mount bushs

  20. Pass67,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,920 miles
    Test number
    864990640044
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail67,920 miles (+4,939)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,920 miles
    Test number
    102069930053
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass62,981 miles (+5,551)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,981 miles
    Test number
    413044669025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass57,430 miles (+8,078)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,430 miles
    Test number
    832991178046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,352 miles
    Test number
    374967417154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,352 miles (+8,716)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,352 miles
    Test number
    561846517171
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass40,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,636 miles
    Test number
    431577696022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X781 NLB

Does X781 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X781 NLB expired on 21 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X781 NLB?
The MOT on X781 NLB expired on 21 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X781 NLB done?
X781 NLB was recorded at 120,665 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2022, an average of 4,989 miles a year.
Has X781 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 NLB has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on X781 NLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X781 NLB find?
X781 NLB passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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