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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,171 cc

X804 JBCMOT history

X804 JBC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2024.

X804 JBC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2025
Mileage
174,380 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X804 JBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X804 JBC was last recorded at 174,380 miles on 2 Dec 2024, 11,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,284 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
11,096 miles
Average per year
7,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,380 miles
  • 2023 – 163,284 miles
  • 2022 – 151,196 miles
  • 2021 – 141,901 miles
  • 2020 – 132,606 miles
  • 2019 – 118,807 miles
  • 2018 – 102,291 miles
  • 2017 – 89,500 miles
  • 2016 – 83,632 miles
  • 2015 – 76,652 miles
  • 2014 – 71,245 miles
  • 2013 – 68,174 miles
  • 2012 – 61,217 miles
  • 2010 – 57,716 miles
  • 2009 – 53,215 miles
  • 2008 – 49,847 miles
  • 2006 – 44,791 miles
  • 2005 – 40,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,380 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to both rear flexible hoses corroded (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear differential

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,380 miles (+11,096)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    174,380 miles
    Test number
    669425206594
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to both rear flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass163,284 miles (+129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,284 miles
    Test number
    926008117570
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail163,155 miles (+11,959)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,155 miles
    Test number
    981867444780
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,196 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,196 miles
    Test number
    945842399836
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,196 miles (+9,295)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,196 miles
    Test number
    656524611406
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,901 miles
    Test number
    856336656424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,901 miles (+9,295)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,901 miles
    Test number
    554278796786
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  8. Pass132,606 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,606 miles
    Test number
    766060864511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff

  9. Fail132,533 miles (+13,726)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,533 miles
    Test number
    282236670844
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff

  10. Pass118,807 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,807 miles
    Test number
    977805526320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,550 miles (+16,259)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,550 miles
    Test number
    814216915836
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass102,291 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,291 miles
    Test number
    640042790914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail102,172 miles (+12,672)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,172 miles
    Test number
    622199953985
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass89,500 miles (+5,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    827779769011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass83,632 miles (+6,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,632 miles
    Test number
    121367034133
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass76,652 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,652 miles
    Test number
    259521465124
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear Differential Has a Slight Oil Leak

  17. Fail76,652 miles (+5,407)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,652 miles
    Test number
    667151965132
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear Differential Has a Slight Oil Leak

  18. Pass71,245 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,245 miles
    Test number
    317093664128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,174 miles (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,174 miles
    Test number
    645437053166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,217 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,217 miles
    Test number
    527830162149
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

  21. Pass61,217 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,217 miles
    Test number
    557780062181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,716 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,716 miles
    Test number
    204155600162
    • NoteSmall cuts to both the inner front tyre walls

  23. Fail57,716 miles (+4,501)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,716 miles
    Test number
    690394800117
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSmall cuts to both the inner front tyre walls

  24. Fail53,215 miles8 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    133234599450
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass53,215 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    154164499410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,847 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,847 miles
    Test number
    202041908411
    • NoteOffside front inner tyre wall has a small cut in it

  27. Fail49,847 miles (+5,056)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,847 miles
    Test number
    811281808197
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside front inner tyre wall has a small cut in it

  28. Fail44,791 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,791 miles
    Test number
    102373866318
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass44,791 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    44,791 miles
    Test number
    363263166354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass40,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    40,778 miles
    Test number
    734474915365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X804 JBC

Does X804 JBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X804 JBC expired on 3 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X804 JBC?
The MOT on X804 JBC expired on 3 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X804 JBC done?
X804 JBC was recorded at 174,380 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2024, an average of 7,009 miles a year.
Has X804 JBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X804 JBC has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X804 JBC 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 X804 JBC find?
X804 JBC passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2024 with 5 advisories: central rear oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges, and 2 more.

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