
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,896 cc
400 FOXMOT history
400 FOX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 37,808 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 37,808 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,212 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 400 FOX
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
400 FOX was last recorded at 37,808 miles on 26 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 37,808 miles · 19 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,212 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 37,808 miles
- 2025 – 37,001 miles
- 2024 – 36,478 miles
- 2023 – 36,257 miles
- 2013 – 32,612 miles
- 2012 – 27,823 miles
- 2011 – 23,853 miles
- 2010 – 19,253 miles
- 2009 – 15,952 miles
- 2008 – 15,444 miles
- 2007 – 14,387 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
15 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass37,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 37,808 miles
- Test number
- 619377076392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,808 miles (+807)1 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,808 miles
- Test number
- 401648380851
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass37,001 miles (+523)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 37,001 miles
- Test number
- 934902189966
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass36,478 miles (+221)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 36,478 miles
- Test number
- 883293459184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,257 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 36,257 miles
- Test number
- 178806079031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,255 miles (+3,643)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,255 miles
- Test number
- 815659398903
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass32,612 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 32,612 miles
- Test number
- 229832603467
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail32,612 miles (+4,789)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,612 miles
- Test number
- 257771903142
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass27,823 miles (+3,970)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 27,823 miles
- Test number
- 795713522177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,853 miles (+4,600)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 23,853 miles
- Test number
- 239877991036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,253 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 19,253 miles
- Test number
- 173166170482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,253 miles (+3,301)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,253 miles
- Test number
- 130586670004
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass15,952 miles (+508)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 15,952 miles
- Test number
- 524437329089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,444 miles (+1,057)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 15,444 miles
- Test number
- 852451738090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 14,387 miles
- Test number
- 491299627056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 400 FOX
- What vehicle is registration 400 FOX currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 400 FOX on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 400 FOX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 400 FOX is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 400 FOX?
- The MOT on 400 FOX is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 400 FOX done?
- 400 FOX was recorded at 37,808 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,212 miles a year.
- Has 400 FOX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 400 FOX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on 400 FOX 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 400 FOX find?
- 400 FOX passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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