
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc
X787 GGHMOT history
X787 GGH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,235 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 145,235 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,392 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X787 GGH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 30 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
X787 GGH was last recorded at 145,235 miles on 19 Oct 2023, 1,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Aug 2014: 123,371 miles, lower than 166,892 miles on 18 Sept 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 144,151 miles · 14 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,084 miles
- Average per year
- 6,392 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 145,235 miles
- 2022 – 144,151 miles
- 2021 – 142,186 miles
- 2020 – 141,411 miles
- 2019 – 137,310 miles
- 2018 – 132,916 miles
- 2017 – 128,512 miles
- 2016 – 126,406 miles
- 2015 – 125,838 miles
- 2014 – 123,371 miles
- 2013 – 166,892 miles
- 2012 – 108,254 miles
- 2011 – 97,012 miles
- 2010 – 85,043 miles
- 2009 – 77,710 miles
- 2008 – 65,317 miles
- 2007 – 57,042 miles
- 2006 – 41,258 miles
- 2005 – 28,441 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail145,235 miles (+1,084)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,235 miles
- Test number
- 897974199843
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass144,151 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 144,151 miles
- Test number
- 584012774187
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel level reserve lamp on
Fail144,151 miles (+1,965)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,151 miles
- Test number
- 172329925334
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass142,186 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 142,186 miles
- Test number
- 171482443084
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,179 miles (+768)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,179 miles
- Test number
- 617294525722
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass141,411 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 141,411 miles
- Test number
- 404424526247
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,397 miles (+4,087)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,397 miles
- Test number
- 785962661996
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both anti roll bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front brake pipes corroded . Inner wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,310 miles (+4,394)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 137,310 miles
- Test number
- 299211745273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,916 miles (+4,404)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 132,916 miles
- Test number
- 247203075615
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass128,512 miles (+2,106)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 128,512 miles
- Test number
- 658997690704
- 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)
Pass126,406 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 126,406 miles
- Test number
- 637972413057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,406 miles (+568)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,406 miles
- Test number
- 974861851876
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass125,838 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 125,838 miles
- Test number
- 126444656042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail125,838 miles (+2,467)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,838 miles
- Test number
- 827053068890
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass123,371 miles (-43,521)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 123,371 miles
- Test number
- 907411734266
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass166,892 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 166,892 miles
- Test number
- 125711663266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteRear seats not in use
Fail116,892 miles (+8,638)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,892 miles
- Test number
- 309101163433
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteRear seats not in use
Pass108,254 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 108,254 miles
- Test number
- 558703162285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/f fog light inop
Fail108,254 miles (+11,242)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,254 miles
- Test number
- 397343362442
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/f fog light inop
Pass97,012 miles (+11,969)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 97,012 miles
- Test number
- 249509791226
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass85,043 miles (+7,333)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 85,043 miles
- Test number
- 101705360276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,710 miles (+12,393)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 77,710 miles
- Test number
- 432003699246
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass65,317 miles (+8,275)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 65,317 miles
- Test number
- 250126398282
- NoteCondition & wear to front & rear brake discs
- NoteWear to all 4 tyres on edges
Pass57,042 miles (+15,784)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 57,042 miles
- Test number
- 211369197476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,258 miles (+12,817)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 41,258 miles
- Test number
- 334141486167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 28,441 miles
- Test number
- 483692995124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X787 GGH
- Does X787 GGH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X787 GGH expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X787 GGH?
- The MOT on X787 GGH expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X787 GGH done?
- X787 GGH was recorded at 145,235 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2023, an average of 6,392 miles a year.
- Has X787 GGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X787 GGH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on X787 GGH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X787 GGH find?
- X787 GGH failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak, and 7 more.
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