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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2019 · 2,993 cc

485 BAUMOT history

485 BAU is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Aug 2019. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 47,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

485 BAU black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
47,112 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
485 BAU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
30 Aug 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

485 BAU was last recorded at 47,112 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 7,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,372 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,740 miles
Average per year
7,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,112 miles
  • 2024 – 39,372 miles
  • 2023 – 31,782 miles
  • 2022 – 24,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,112 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise - Rear Tyres getting low on centre tread.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

7 tests since 1 Sept 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,112 miles (+7,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    47,112 miles
    Test number
    452673851285
    • AdvisoryAdvise - Rear Tyres getting low on centre tread.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass39,372 miles (+7,590)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    39,372 miles
    Test number
    584306871235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,782 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    31,782 miles
    Test number
    445283259422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    31,738 miles
    Test number
    313592574982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail31,738 miles (+7,228)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,738 miles
    Test number
    334895612919
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass24,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    24,510 miles
    Test number
    203316465387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail24,510 miles1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,510 miles
    Test number
    263921413249
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/21 rft 1.48mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance not tested illegal tyre (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about 485 BAU

What vehicle is registration 485 BAU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 485 BAU on a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Aug 2019. 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 485 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 485 BAU is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 485 BAU?
The MOT on 485 BAU is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 485 BAU done?
485 BAU was recorded at 47,112 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,098 miles a year.
Has 485 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 485 BAU has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 485 BAU 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 485 BAU find?
485 BAU passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: advise - rear tyres getting low on centre tread.; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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