BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc
X79 LBVMOT history
X79 LBV is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,337 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 71,337 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,635 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X79 LBV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 6 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X79 LBV was last recorded at 71,337 miles on 14 May 2026, 3,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,457 miles · 14 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,880 miles
- Average per year
- 2,635 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,337 miles
- 2025 – 67,457 miles
- 2024 – 60,202 miles
- 2023 – 54,056 miles
- 2022 – 53,994 miles
- 2021 – 51,007 miles
- 2020 – 43,464 miles
- 2019 – 37,097 miles
- 2018 – 37,089 miles
- 2015 – 36,014 miles
- 2014 – 34,404 miles
- 2013 – 33,477 miles
- 2012 – 32,511 miles
- 2010 – 31,097 miles
- 2009 – 27,502 miles
- 2008 – 24,189 miles
- 2007 – 22,160 miles
- 2006 – 19,262 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,337 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, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,337 miles (+3,880)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 71,337 miles
- Test number
- 949944394766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,457 miles (+7,255)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 67,457 miles
- Test number
- 457609008579
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,202 miles (+6,146)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 60,202 miles
- Test number
- 840862977928
- AdvisoryEML lamp on dash illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass54,056 miles (+62)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 54,056 miles
- Test number
- 758753466050
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail53,994 miles (+2,987)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,994 miles
- Test number
- 443962052272
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass51,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 51,007 miles
- Test number
- 145755659317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,007 miles (+7,543)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,007 miles
- Test number
- 196509316817
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass43,464 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 43,464 miles
- Test number
- 232983000902
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEml on
Fail43,464 miles (+4)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,464 miles
- Test number
- 976591060005
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEml on
Fail43,460 miles (+6,363)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,460 miles
- Test number
- 939423922362
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass37,097 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 37,097 miles
- Test number
- 461277010491
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail37,097 miles (+8)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,097 miles
- Test number
- 524269583031
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,089 miles (+1,075)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 37,089 miles
- Test number
- 901810095339
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,014 miles (+1,610)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 36,014 miles
- Test number
- 727324255065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,404 miles (+927)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 34,404 miles
- Test number
- 147728354025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,477 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 33,477 miles
- Test number
- 248882453073
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail33,477 miles (+966)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,477 miles
- Test number
- 878072053006
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail32,511 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,511 miles
- Test number
- 516417422011
- Repaired at testFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Pass32,511 miles (+1,414)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 32,511 miles
- Test number
- 938177522079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,097 miles (+3,595)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 31,097 miles
- Test number
- 161139050297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,502 miles (+3,313)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 27,502 miles
- Test number
- 334131869279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,189 miles (+2,029)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 24,189 miles
- Test number
- 271367148258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,160 miles (+2,898)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 22,160 miles
- Test number
- 291541927268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 19,262 miles
- Test number
- 432501326257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X79 LBV
- Does X79 LBV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X79 LBV is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X79 LBV?
- The MOT on X79 LBV is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X79 LBV done?
- X79 LBV was recorded at 71,337 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,635 miles a year.
- Has X79 LBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X79 LBV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on X79 LBV 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 X79 LBV find?
- X79 LBV passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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