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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X784 RBDMOT history

X784 RBD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.

X784 RBD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2023
Mileage
140,822 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X784 RBD
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
1 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X784 RBD was last recorded at 140,822 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 8,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,062 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
8,760 miles
Average per year
6,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,822 miles
  • 2021 – 132,062 miles
  • 2020 – 123,147 miles
  • 2018 – 123,144 miles
  • 2017 – 123,138 miles
  • 2015 – 111,506 miles
  • 2014 – 106,257 miles
  • 2013 – 101,650 miles
  • 2012 – 97,221 miles
  • 2011 – 92,085 miles
  • 2010 – 85,380 miles
  • 2009 – 70,232 miles
  • 2007 – 56,940 miles
  • 2006 – 43,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,822 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicleRecorded at 2 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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,822 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,822 miles
    Test number
    523606812528
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicle

  2. Fail140,822 miles (+8,760)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,822 miles
    Test number
    181270887312
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicle

  3. Pass132,062 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,062 miles
    Test number
    585657558479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicle

  4. Fail132,062 miles (+8,915)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,062 miles
    Test number
    439280996457
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious items corroded under vehicle

  5. Pass123,147 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,147 miles
    Test number
    690805865838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass123,144 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,144 miles
    Test number
    299696822016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,138 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,138 miles
    Test number
    472780569424
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail123,136 miles (+11,630)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,136 miles
    Test number
    976378474654
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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 Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass111,506 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    111,506 miles
    Test number
    482293588423
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail111,506 miles (+5,249)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,506 miles
    Test number
    548686805808
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass106,257 miles (+73)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,257 miles
    Test number
    647964304360
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail106,184 miles (+4,534)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,184 miles
    Test number
    467810404321
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass101,650 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,650 miles
    Test number
    487397623351
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail101,630 miles (+4,409)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,630 miles
    Test number
    316780623318
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass97,221 miles (+5,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,221 miles
    Test number
    869116762286
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass92,085 miles (+6,705)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,085 miles
    Test number
    208306831212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,380 miles (+15,148)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,380 miles
    Test number
    510762150258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,232 miles (+13,292)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,232 miles
    Test number
    603894839035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,940 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    56,940 miles
    Test number
    301745567273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,625 miles (+13,588)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,625 miles
    Test number
    612875437281
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass43,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,037 miles
    Test number
    964910226298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X784 RBD

Does X784 RBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X784 RBD expired on 6 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X784 RBD?
The MOT on X784 RBD expired on 6 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X784 RBD done?
X784 RBD was recorded at 140,822 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 6,018 miles a year.
Has X784 RBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X784 RBD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X784 RBD 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 X784 RBD find?
X784 RBD passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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