BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc
X797 GBYMOT history
X797 GBY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,161 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 132,161 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,110 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X797 GBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 20 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X797 GBY was last recorded at 132,161 miles on 2 Sept 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 132,157 miles · 21 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,110 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 132,161 miles
- 2023 – 130,287 miles
- 2022 – 129,528 miles
- 2021 – 128,691 miles
- 2020 – 127,759 miles
- 2019 – 127,473 miles
- 2018 – 121,305 miles
- 2017 – 114,916 miles
- 2016 – 110,446 miles
- 2015 – 104,195 miles
- 2014 – 98,670 miles
- 2013 – 93,318 miles
- 2012 – 89,343 miles
- 2011 – 82,775 miles
- 2010 – 77,005 miles
- 2009 – 71,209 miles
- 2008 – 59,754 miles
- 2007 – 51,267 miles
- 2005 – 36,388 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,161 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,161 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 132,161 miles
- Test number
- 821459827354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,157 miles (+1,870)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,157 miles
- Test number
- 121984366981
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,287 miles (+759)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 130,287 miles
- Test number
- 989862398837
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass129,528 miles (+837)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 129,528 miles
- Test number
- 919156490358
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,691 miles (+932)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 128,691 miles
- Test number
- 339715548636
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,759 miles (+286)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 127,759 miles
- Test number
- 705853845377
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryGearbox exhaust bracket corroded and insecure
- AdvisoryVehicle chassis, rear sub frame and brake pipes under sealed
Pass127,473 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 127,473 miles
- Test number
- 645222700826
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail127,472 miles (+6,167)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,472 miles
- Test number
- 896933596268
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,305 miles (+6,389)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 121,305 miles
- Test number
- 400565484064
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass114,916 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 114,916 miles
- Test number
- 433321120681
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail114,916 miles (+4,470)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,916 miles
- Test number
- 355747051876
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass110,446 miles (+6,251)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 110,446 miles
- Test number
- 647516855270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,195 miles (+5,525)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 104,195 miles
- Test number
- 215564665127
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteO/s/r shocker dust cover insecure
Pass98,670 miles (+5,352)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 98,670 miles
- Test number
- 557595484149
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass93,318 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 93,318 miles
- Test number
- 875926983159
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteN/s/r shocker dust cover insecure
Fail93,317 miles (+3,974)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,317 miles
- Test number
- 969156383190
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteN/s/r shocker dust cover insecure
Pass89,343 miles (+6,568)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 89,343 miles
- Test number
- 245849592154
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass82,775 miles (+5,770)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 82,775 miles
- Test number
- 809246091102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteBoth front tyres showing signs of perishing
Pass77,005 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 77,005 miles
- Test number
- 663888080199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,988 miles (+5,779)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,988 miles
- Test number
- 622067680153
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass71,209 miles (+11,455)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 71,209 miles
- Test number
- 424046499194
- NoteNoted, Slight damage offside rear tyre.
Pass59,754 miles (+8)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 59,754 miles
- Test number
- 511188058153
- NoteFront brake pads low
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Fail59,746 miles (+8,479)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,746 miles
- Test number
- 103471358185
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,267 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2008
- Odometer
- 51,267 miles
- Test number
- 160175047191
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail51,267 miles (+14,879)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,267 miles
- Test number
- 400115447123
- Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass36,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 36,388 miles
- Test number
- 752099535357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X797 GBY
- Does X797 GBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X797 GBY expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X797 GBY?
- The MOT on X797 GBY expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X797 GBY done?
- X797 GBY was recorded at 132,161 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2024, an average of 5,110 miles a year.
- Has X797 GBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X797 GBY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on X797 GBY 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 X797 GBY find?
- X797 GBY passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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