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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X809 EBLMOT history

X809 EBL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2022.

X809 EBL blue 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 10 May 2023
Mileage
115,694 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X809 EBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2023
Latest MOT test
11 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X809 EBL was last recorded at 115,694 miles on 11 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,694 miles · 9 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,694 miles
  • 2021 – 115,196 miles
  • 2019 – 112,290 miles
  • 2018 – 110,857 miles
  • 2017 – 107,372 miles
  • 2016 – 98,791 miles
  • 2015 – 96,856 miles
  • 2014 – 92,507 miles
  • 2013 – 85,821 miles
  • 2012 – 81,282 miles
  • 2011 – 76,953 miles
  • 2010 – 68,984 miles
  • 2009 – 66,094 miles
  • 2008 – 58,518 miles
  • 2007 – 51,501 miles
  • 2006 – 44,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,694 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,694 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,694 miles
    Test number
    384073101539
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,694 miles (+498)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,694 miles
    Test number
    601368734475
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,196 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,196 miles
    Test number
    314152404244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,290 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,290 miles
    Test number
    654914871838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,857 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,857 miles
    Test number
    753857541939
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail110,857 miles (+3,485)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,857 miles
    Test number
    154045355231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass107,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,372 miles
    Test number
    351623855626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,372 miles (+8,581)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,372 miles
    Test number
    553770831139
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  9. Pass98,791 miles (+1,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,791 miles
    Test number
    259846280473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just meets requirements 18%

  10. Pass96,856 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,856 miles
    Test number
    838869729402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,507 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,507 miles
    Test number
    745997644360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,499 miles (+6,678)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,499 miles
    Test number
    305810694493
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass85,821 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,821 miles
    Test number
    867642943225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,801 miles (+4,519)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,801 miles
    Test number
    905721443256
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass81,282 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,282 miles
    Test number
    356877222448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on

  16. Fail81,278 miles (+4,325)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,278 miles
    Test number
    559916522208
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on

  17. Pass76,953 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,953 miles
    Test number
    926211221240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,930 miles (+7,946)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,930 miles
    Test number
    197357111296
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise rear numberplate security.

  19. Pass68,984 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,984 miles
    Test number
    351918000454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,980 miles (+2,886)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,980 miles
    Test number
    772795200243
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass66,094 miles (+7,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,094 miles
    Test number
    501561749291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass58,518 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,518 miles
    Test number
    332309048439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,514 miles (+7,013)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,514 miles
    Test number
    532857148247
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass51,501 miles (+6,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,501 miles
    Test number
    354644347435
    • 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)

  25. Pass44,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,560 miles
    Test number
    542920266022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X809 EBL

Does X809 EBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X809 EBL expired on 10 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X809 EBL?
The MOT on X809 EBL expired on 10 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X809 EBL done?
X809 EBL was recorded at 115,694 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2022, an average of 4,393 miles a year.
Has X809 EBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X809 EBL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on X809 EBL 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 X809 EBL find?
X809 EBL passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes.

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