BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc
X789 CBAMOT history
X789 CBA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,417 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 154,417 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,317 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X789 CBA
- 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
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X789 CBA was last recorded at 154,417 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 11,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,565 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,852 miles
- Average per year
- 5,317 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,417 miles
- 2025 – 142,565 miles
- 2024 – 140,891 miles
- 2023 – 133,144 miles
- 2022 – 125,457 miles
- 2021 – 118,680 miles
- 2020 – 114,101 miles
- 2019 – 111,045 miles
- 2018 – 107,567 miles
- 2017 – 104,313 miles
- 2016 – 100,542 miles
- 2015 – 93,487 miles
- 2014 – 88,691 miles
- 2013 – 84,003 miles
- 2012 – 77,886 miles
- 2011 – 72,969 miles
- 2010 – 67,012 miles
- 2009 – 59,666 miles
- 2008 – 54,351 miles
- 2007 – 52,155 miles
- 2006 – 48,002 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,417 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,417 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 154,417 miles
- Test number
- 999840764811
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail154,417 miles (+11,852)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,417 miles
- Test number
- 162347896398
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,565 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 142,565 miles
- Test number
- 537435828942
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,565 miles (+10)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,565 miles
- Test number
- 854459087785
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,555 miles (+1,664)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,555 miles
- Test number
- 512891578581
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to engine keeps cutting out (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to running of engine keeps cutting out and misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted calip-er clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,891 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 140,891 miles
- Test number
- 416216858760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,879 miles (+7,735)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,879 miles
- Test number
- 406251157120
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [rear part] (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass133,144 miles (+7,687)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 133,144 miles
- Test number
- 946634186971
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,457 miles (+6,777)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 125,457 miles
- Test number
- 860153896578
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,680 miles (+130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 118,680 miles
- Test number
- 991000880131
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail118,550 miles (+4,449)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,550 miles
- Test number
- 499536493255
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [unable to see] (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass114,101 miles (+3,056)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 114,101 miles
- Test number
- 141369939799
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass111,045 miles (+3,478)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 111,045 miles
- Test number
- 210879014088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,567 miles (+3,254)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 107,567 miles
- Test number
- 551404686407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,313 miles (+3,771)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 104,313 miles
- Test number
- 944206219889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,542 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 100,542 miles
- Test number
- 954688667243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight 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)
Fail100,542 miles (+7,055)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,542 miles
- Test number
- 566254629278
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight 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)
Pass93,487 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 93,487 miles
- Test number
- 109777905425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,484 miles (+4,793)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,484 miles
- Test number
- 468665405028
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass88,691 miles (+4,688)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 88,691 miles
- Test number
- 325037404097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,003 miles (+6,117)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 84,003 miles
- Test number
- 686719403059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,886 miles (+4,917)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 77,886 miles
- Test number
- 519449302083
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn bald at inner edge's of tread
Pass72,969 miles (+5,957)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 72,969 miles
- Test number
- 239940411012
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front seat belts slow to retract
- NoteBoth rear tyre treads low at inner edges
Pass67,012 miles (+7,346)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 67,012 miles
- Test number
- 844062310022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass59,666 miles (+5,315)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 59,666 miles
- Test number
- 504176709043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 54,351 miles
- Test number
- 203155628013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,345 miles (+2,190)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,345 miles
- Test number
- 723685028074
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass52,155 miles (+4,153)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 52,155 miles
- Test number
- 121125477082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 48,002 miles
- Test number
- 853950276029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X789 CBA
- Does X789 CBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X789 CBA is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X789 CBA?
- The MOT on X789 CBA is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X789 CBA done?
- X789 CBA was recorded at 154,417 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,317 miles a year.
- Has X789 CBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X789 CBA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on X789 CBA 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 X789 CBA find?
- X789 CBA passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, and 1 more.
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