BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,200 cc
X798 BCDMOT history
X798 BCD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,339 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 128,339 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X798 BCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 9 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X798 BCD was last recorded at 128,339 miles on 8 Jun 2023, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Oct 2006: 60,160 miles, lower than 536,921 miles on 19 Oct 2005.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 128,187 miles · 1 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 152 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 128,339 miles
- 2022 – 119,639 miles
- 2021 – 113,447 miles
- 2020 – 110,048 miles
- 2019 – 107,173 miles
- 2018 – 103,849 miles
- 2017 – 99,256 miles
- 2016 – 95,771 miles
- 2015 – 91,549 miles
- 2014 – 87,106 miles
- 2013 – 83,125 miles
- 2012 – 79,487 miles
- 2011 – 76,416 miles
- 2010 – 73,737 miles
- 2009 – 71,357 miles
- 2007 – 65,492 miles
- 2006 – 60,160 miles
- 2005 – 536,921 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,339 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,339 miles (+152)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 128,339 miles
- Test number
- 948922125064
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail128,187 miles (+8,548)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,187 miles
- Test number
- 878239598690
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,639 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 119,639 miles
- Test number
- 547112641296
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail119,639 miles (+6,192)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,639 miles
- Test number
- 628230949719
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass113,447 miles (+37)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 113,447 miles
- Test number
- 771755810058
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber, upper part. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber, upper part. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail113,410 miles (+3,362)3 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,410 miles
- Test number
- 737782589206
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber, upper part. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone, inner ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber, upper part. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass110,048 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 110,048 miles
- Test number
- 955474841070
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect VERY CLOSE TO THE LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))
Fail110,048 miles (+2,875)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,048 miles
- Test number
- 597978266333
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect VERY CLOSE TO THE LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))
Pass107,173 miles (+3,324)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 107,173 miles
- Test number
- 112710757384
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear floor starting to corrode around grommet
Pass103,849 miles (+4,593)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 103,849 miles
- Test number
- 288937717723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,256 miles (+3,485)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 99,256 miles
- Test number
- 451757853100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,771 miles (+4,222)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 95,771 miles
- Test number
- 429538390832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,549 miles (+4,443)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 91,549 miles
- Test number
- 558899165042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,106 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 87,106 miles
- Test number
- 187836664032
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Fail87,106 miles (+3,981)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,106 miles
- Test number
- 249456664053
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNearside front flexi brake hose starting to perish
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Pass83,125 miles (+3,638)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 83,125 miles
- Test number
- 366667863083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,487 miles (+3,071)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 79,487 miles
- Test number
- 305984072042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,416 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 76,416 miles
- Test number
- 955699081051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,416 miles (+2,679)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,416 miles
- Test number
- 105528881028
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Pass73,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 73,737 miles
- Test number
- 901624070052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,737 miles (+2,380)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,737 miles
- Test number
- 450288760035
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass71,357 miles (+5,865)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 71,357 miles
- Test number
- 263108119106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,492 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 65,492 miles
- Test number
- 213543317386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,492 miles (+5,332)5 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,492 miles
- Test number
- 833055107316
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass60,160 miles (-476,761)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 60,160 miles
- Test number
- 543813896247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass536,921 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 536,921 miles
- Test number
- 640052295214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X798 BCD
- Does X798 BCD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X798 BCD expired on 21 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X798 BCD?
- The MOT on X798 BCD expired on 21 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X798 BCD done?
- X798 BCD was recorded at 128,339 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2023.
- Has X798 BCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X798 BCD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on X798 BCD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X798 BCD find?
- X798 BCD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; oil leak, but not excessive.
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