BMW X3
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
892 FLKMOT history
892 FLK is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 195,198 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 195,198 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,852 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 892 FLK
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
892 FLK was last recorded at 195,198 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Nov 2023: 165,485 miles, lower than 165,491 miles on 9 Nov 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 195,181 miles · 17 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 8,852 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 195,198 miles
- 2024 – 177,756 miles
- 2023 – 165,485 miles
- 2022 – 158,486 miles
- 2021 – 147,084 miles
- 2020 – 138,601 miles
- 2019 – 133,516 miles
- 2018 – 125,240 miles
- 2017 – 114,755 miles
- 2016 – 107,311 miles
- 2015 – 102,135 miles
- 2014 – 97,485 miles
- 2013 – 90,491 miles
- 2011 – 83,955 miles
- 2009 – 57,340 miles
- 2008 – 44,641 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass195,198 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,198 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 195,198 miles
- Test number
- 344886942460
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Fail195,198 miles (+17)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,198 miles
- Test number
- 194570464464
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Fail195,181 miles (+17,425)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,181 miles
- Test number
- 129380046290
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass177,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 177,756 miles
- Test number
- 785132126805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,756 miles (+12,271)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,756 miles
- Test number
- 695044352646
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass165,485 miles (-6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 165,485 miles
- Test number
- 127275797395
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail165,491 miles (+7,005)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,491 miles
- Test number
- 402710402187
- MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass158,486 miles (+11,402)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 158,486 miles
- Test number
- 642897513519
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edge and cracking inside tread area (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,084 miles (+8,483)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 147,084 miles
- Test number
- 581331988806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,601 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 138,601 miles
- Test number
- 124055284919
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge
- AdvisoryRear brake pipe joining ferrule rusted
Fail138,601 miles (+5,085)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,601 miles
- Test number
- 336608627199
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge
- AdvisoryRear brake pipe joining ferrule rusted
Pass133,516 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 133,516 miles
- Test number
- 443906053525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,516 miles (+8,276)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,516 miles
- Test number
- 543841618190
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake insecure caliper carrier lower bolt loose (1.1.21 (c))
Pass125,240 miles (+10,485)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 125,240 miles
- Test number
- 875493384524
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass114,755 miles (+1,799)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 114,755 miles
- Test number
- 878019813171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,956 miles (+5,645)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 112,956 miles
- Test number
- 105115505098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,311 miles (+5,176)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 107,311 miles
- Test number
- 684404746692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,135 miles (+4,650)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 102,135 miles
- Test number
- 339880835067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,485 miles (+6,994)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 97,485 miles
- Test number
- 375345234057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,491 miles (+6,536)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 90,491 miles
- Test number
- 869382403056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,955 miles (+7,982)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 83,955 miles
- Test number
- 116966351398
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,973 miles (+18,633)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 75,973 miles
- Test number
- 196273901031
- 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)
Pass57,340 miles (+12,699)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 57,340 miles
- Test number
- 444811339498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,641 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 44,641 miles
- Test number
- 510723048349
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about 892 FLK
- What vehicle is registration 892 FLK currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 892 FLK on a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Apr 2005. 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 892 FLK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 892 FLK is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 892 FLK?
- The MOT on 892 FLK is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 892 FLK done?
- 892 FLK was recorded at 195,198 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 8,852 miles a year.
- Has 892 FLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 892 FLK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on 892 FLK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 892 FLK find?
- 892 FLK passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion.
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