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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

AVI 7969MOT history

AVI 7969 is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 152,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

AVI 7969 blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
152,350 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AVI 7969
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AVI 7969 was last recorded at 152,350 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 9,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,127 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,223 miles
Average per year
11,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,350 miles
  • 2025 – 143,127 miles
  • 2024 – 131,580 miles
  • 2023 – 121,507 miles
  • 2022 – 110,952 miles
  • 2021 – 98,980 miles
  • 2020 – 85,232 miles
  • 2019 – 74,242 miles
  • 2018 – 64,109 miles
  • 2017 – 41,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,350 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,350 miles (+9,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    152,350 miles
    Test number
    607810456629
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass143,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,127 miles
    Test number
    137254263830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail143,127 miles (+11,547)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,127 miles
    Test number
    886759028036
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass131,580 miles (+10,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,580 miles
    Test number
    752635988182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass121,507 miles (+10,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,507 miles
    Test number
    513320985978
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass110,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,952 miles
    Test number
    832368648343
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail110,952 miles (+11,972)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,952 miles
    Test number
    477941731296
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass98,980 miles (+13,748)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,980 miles
    Test number
    871548188394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,232 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,232 miles
    Test number
    335357890898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished slightly
  10. Fail85,209 miles (+10,967)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,209 miles
    Test number
    712767876490
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished slightly
  11. Pass74,242 miles (+10,133)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,242 miles
    Test number
    118109116855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,109 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,109 miles
    Test number
    473154380175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,866 miles (+15,976)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    703287658174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,890 miles
    Test number
    392085944743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,890 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,890 miles
    Test number
    102262314678
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Questions about AVI 7969

What vehicle is registration AVI 7969 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AVI 7969 on a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 14 Mar 2012. 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 AVI 7969 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AVI 7969 is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on AVI 7969?
The MOT on AVI 7969 is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AVI 7969 done?
AVI 7969 was recorded at 152,350 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 11,667 miles a year.
Has AVI 7969 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AVI 7969 has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on AVI 7969 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 AVI 7969 find?
AVI 7969 passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front; coil spring corroded all coil springs; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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