BMW 3 SERIES X1BYO has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2008 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 111,625 miles 11 months ago on Friday 29th August 2025 at 09:53.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Friday 25th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

X1BYO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 2026111,625 MI
FAILED26TH AUGUST 2025111,624 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Negligible Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Negligible Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 202425TH SEPTEMBER 2025104,942 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Incorrect Colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Incorrect Colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 2024104,942 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Incorrect Colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Incorrect Colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  7. PRS - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  8. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20232ND NOVEMBER 2024101,658 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 2023101,651 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 202221ST OCTOBER 202396,736 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202121ST OCTOBER 202289,630 MI
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202021ST OCTOBER 202183,845 MI
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 202028TH FEBRUARY 202181,259 MI
FAILED17TH FEBRUARY 202081,257 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Insecure (0.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm And Worn Smooth On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm And Worn Smooth On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Where Pipe Has Been Modified And Welded (blowing From 2 Places) (6.1.2 (a))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. MAJOR - Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn Both Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Main Beam Does Not Work When Flashing (faulty Switch)
PASSED8TH JANUARY 20207TH JANUARY 202180,603 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 201980,309 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output X2 (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  17. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure (backbox Missing) (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 201818TH DECEMBER 201969,222 MI
FAILED18TH DECEMBER 201869,222 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 20173RD NOVEMBER 201864,182 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20163RD NOVEMBER 201760,879 MI
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 20154TH DECEMBER 201654,944 MI
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20144TH DECEMBER 201545,543 MI
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 20135TH JANUARY 201533,555 MI
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 20125TH JANUARY 201425,676 MI
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20125TH JANUARY 201319,490 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

X1BYO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

X1BYO MOT Comments

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X1BYO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 111,625 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,566 miles

X1BYO FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration X1BYO was manufactured on Thursday 18th December 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 111,625 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,566 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means X1BYO has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 43 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 12 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does X1BYO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 30th July 2026 X1BYO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is X1BYO Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 30th July 2026 X1BYO does have Tax. Read more

When does X1BYO Tax expire?

The current Tax for X1BYO will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does X1BYO MOT expire?

The current MOT for X1BYO will expire in 2 months on Friday 25th September 2026. Read more

When did X1BYO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for X1BYO was on Friday 29th August 2025 at 09:53. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has X1BYO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for X1BYO we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has X1BYO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for X1BYO we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is X1BYO?

X1BYO is registered as a 2008 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has X1BYO done?

The odometer reading for X1BYO at the last MOT in August 2025 was 111,625 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,566 miles per year. Read more

How old is X1BYO?

The vehicle X1BYO was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 18th December 2008. Read more

What colour is X1BYO?

The official colour of X1BYO is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does X1BYO have?

X1BYO has a 3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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