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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,000 cc

X799 NJBMOT history

X799 NJB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2022.

X799 NJB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2023
Mileage
129,129 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X799 NJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X799 NJB was last recorded at 129,129 miles on 21 Dec 2022, 3,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,929 miles · 24 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3,200 miles
Average per year
6,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,129 miles
  • 2021 – 125,929 miles
  • 2020 – 118,657 miles
  • 2018 – 112,418 miles
  • 2017 – 104,655 miles
  • 2016 – 98,714 miles
  • 2015 – 92,500 miles
  • 2014 – 86,686 miles
  • 2013 – 78,465 miles
  • 2012 – 68,724 miles
  • 2011 – 58,403 miles
  • 2010 – 48,057 miles
  • 2009 – 46,281 miles
  • 2008 – 38,881 miles
  • 2007 – 33,321 miles
  • 2006 – 26,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,129 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Foglamp lens damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at rear hose conectins

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,129 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,129 miles
    Test number
    695550335951
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Foglamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail129,129 miles (+3,200)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,129 miles
    Test number
    251327340483
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Foglamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass125,929 miles (+15)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,929 miles
    Test number
    347322259551
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at rear hose conectins (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail125,914 miles (+7,257)5 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,914 miles
    Test number
    905507124467
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at rear hose conectins (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass118,657 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,657 miles
    Test number
    461531340452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential seal leaking

  6. Fail118,657 miles (+6,239)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,657 miles
    Test number
    100636605238
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential seal leaking

  7. Pass112,418 miles (+7,763)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,418 miles
    Test number
    188026477690
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn close to limit devoid of tread on shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside & nearside front inner steering rack joints

  8. Pass104,655 miles (+5,941)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,655 miles
    Test number
    548273639117
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted obscuring an adult belt.
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak from rear diff.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

  9. Pass98,714 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,714 miles
    Test number
    330514773805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail98,708 miles (+6,208)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,708 miles
    Test number
    117145925782
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  11. Pass92,500 miles (+192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,500 miles
    Test number
    357424045095
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail92,308 miles (+5,622)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,308 miles
    Test number
    968157135009
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass86,686 miles (+8,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,686 miles
    Test number
    255338004019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass78,465 miles (+9,741)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    936043223093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,724 miles
    Test number
    526172612088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,712 miles (+10,309)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    819862512004
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass58,403 miles (+10,346)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,403 miles
    Test number
    195876321068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,057 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,057 miles
    Test number
    373028220070
    • NoteLow oil level - topped up 1 litre

  19. Fail48,042 miles (+1,761)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,042 miles
    Test number
    102285420093
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLow oil level - topped up 1 litre

  20. Pass46,281 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,281 miles
    Test number
    322432719449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,095 miles
    Test number
    834175509132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,095 miles (+6,214)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,095 miles
    Test number
    743805209147
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass38,881 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,881 miles
    Test number
    191765638491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,321 miles
    Test number
    232914427022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,321 miles (+6,963)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,321 miles
    Test number
    294654327026
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass26,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,358 miles
    Test number
    533627016085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X799 NJB

Does X799 NJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X799 NJB expired on 23 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X799 NJB?
The MOT on X799 NJB expired on 23 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X799 NJB done?
X799 NJB was recorded at 129,129 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2022, an average of 6,072 miles a year.
Has X799 NJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X799 NJB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X799 NJB 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 X799 NJB find?
X799 NJB passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 5 more.

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