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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

F3 LOXMOT history

F3 LOX is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

F3 LOX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,824 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 LOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 LOX was last recorded at 129,824 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 9,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,561 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,263 miles
Average per year
6,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,824 miles
  • 2024 – 120,561 miles
  • 2023 – 107,786 miles
  • 2022 – 96,131 miles
  • 2021 – 87,146 miles
  • 2020 – 76,890 miles
  • 2019 – 71,354 miles
  • 2018 – 63,869 miles
  • 2017 – 61,349 miles
  • 2015 – 55,070 miles
  • 2014 – 50,023 miles
  • 2013 – 44,612 miles
  • 2012 – 40,195 miles
  • 2011 – 35,693 miles
  • 2010 – 31,935 miles
  • 2009 – 25,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,824 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,824 miles (+9,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,824 miles
    Test number
    499534840897
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass120,561 miles (+12,775)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,561 miles
    Test number
    909352414436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass107,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,786 miles
    Test number
    704049214368
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail107,786 miles (+11,655)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,786 miles
    Test number
    238060234440
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass96,131 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,131 miles
    Test number
    789816305780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Fail96,043 miles (+8,897)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,043 miles
    Test number
    713075404544
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass87,146 miles (+10,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,146 miles
    Test number
    318909523374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs rings (1.6 (e))
  8. Pass76,890 miles (+5,536)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,890 miles
    Test number
    430371078003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,354 miles (+7,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,354 miles
    Test number
    308499845974
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass63,869 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,869 miles
    Test number
    386832759911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,384 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,384 miles
    Test number
    828192502557
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn low across there centre tread
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads look worn low?
  12. Pass61,349 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,349 miles
    Test number
    449839644270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,070 miles (+5,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,070 miles
    Test number
    647716952715
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass50,023 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,023 miles
    Test number
    229455824320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,612 miles
    Test number
    948363933314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,612 miles (+4,417)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,612 miles
    Test number
    478343133329
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass40,195 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,195 miles
    Test number
    847398922390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,693 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,693 miles
    Test number
    409709921306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,935 miles (+6,662)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,935 miles
    Test number
    840182540309
    • NoteTread worn close to cord on inner edge of both front tyres
  20. Pass25,273 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,273 miles
    Test number
    400249849437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,440 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,440 miles
    Test number
    402836849260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,878 miles
    Test number
    644494609228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,878 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,878 miles
    Test number
    304014409410
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about F3 LOX

Does F3 LOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 LOX is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on F3 LOX?
The MOT on F3 LOX is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 LOX done?
F3 LOX was recorded at 129,824 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 6,560 miles a year.
Has F3 LOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 LOX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on F3 LOX 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 LOX find?
F3 LOX passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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