BMW 5 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc
F3 ABUMOT history
F3 ABU is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 20 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 110,052 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 110,052 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,906 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F3 ABU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 20 Apr 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
F3 ABU was last recorded at 110,052 miles on 16 Jun 2023, 3,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 106,874 miles · 3 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,178 miles
- Average per year
- 5,906 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 110,052 miles
- 2022 – 106,874 miles
- 2021 – 106,014 miles
- 2020 – 105,128 miles
- 2019 – 97,314 miles
- 2017 – 81,281 miles
- 2016 – 72,217 miles
- 2015 – 61,196 miles
- 2014 – 53,922 miles
- 2013 – 45,295 miles
- 2012 – 39,879 miles
- 2011 – 37,310 miles
- 2010 – 31,447 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,052 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 23 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,052 miles (+3,178)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 110,052 miles
- Test number
- 487050252326
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,874 miles (+860)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 106,874 miles
- Test number
- 559097213874
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass106,014 miles (+886)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 106,014 miles
- Test number
- 681601468244
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray damaged
- AdvisoryWindows tinted
Pass105,128 miles (+7,814)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 105,128 miles
- Test number
- 498153450005
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded
Pass97,314 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 97,314 miles
- Test number
- 180707671979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,306 miles (+16,025)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,306 miles
- Test number
- 601472925332
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid light kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted o/s (4.1.4 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,281 miles (+9,064)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 81,281 miles
- Test number
- 781197419944
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,217 miles (+11,021)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 72,217 miles
- Test number
- 562546609498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,196 miles (+7,274)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 61,196 miles
- Test number
- 366358294176
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryChild seats fitted
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
- AdvisoryUnder- trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- AdvisoryWet when tested
Pass53,922 miles (+8,627)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 53,922 miles
- Test number
- 946756044230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,295 miles (+5,416)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 45,295 miles
- Test number
- 417884063016
- NoteDrivers side front tyre perished.
Fail39,879 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,879 miles
- Test number
- 175946862055
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,879 miles (+2,569)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 39,879 miles
- Test number
- 176926862429
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail37,310 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,310 miles
- Test number
- 437941861089
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,310 miles (+5,863)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 37,310 miles
- Test number
- 907481261006
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 31,447 miles
- Test number
- 300044250077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about F3 ABU
- Does F3 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on F3 ABU expired on 15 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on F3 ABU?
- The MOT on F3 ABU expired on 15 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has F3 ABU done?
- F3 ABU was recorded at 110,052 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2023, an average of 5,906 miles a year.
- Has F3 ABU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F3 ABU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on F3 ABU 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 F3 ABU find?
- F3 ABU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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