BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1988 · 2,494 cc

MXF 227MOT history

MXF 227 is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Aug 1988. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 49,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
49,279 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
696 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for MXF 227 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
MXF 227
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
10 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MXF 227 was last recorded at 49,279 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,999 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
280 miles
Average per year
696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,279 miles
  • 2024 – 48,999 miles
  • 2023 – 48,173 miles
  • 2022 – 47,794 miles
  • 2021 – 47,574 miles
  • 2020 – 47,479 miles
  • 2019 – 47,086 miles
  • 2018 – 46,244 miles
  • 2017 – 45,874 miles
  • 2016 – 45,498 miles
  • 2015 – 45,238 miles
  • 2014 – 44,798 miles
  • 2013 – 44,488 miles
  • 2012 – 43,610 miles
  • 2011 – 43,337 miles
  • 2010 – 41,800 miles
  • 2009 – 40,828 miles
  • 2008 – 38,989 miles
  • 2007 – 37,426 miles
  • 2006 – 35,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,279 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,279 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    49,279 miles
    Test number
    640956503398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,999 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    48,999 miles
    Test number
    824926104747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail48,960 miles (+787)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    845068492178
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and Outer sidewall split and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and Outer sidewall split and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and Outer sidewall split and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass48,173 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    48,173 miles
    Test number
    811714397937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    47,794 miles
    Test number
    622723210779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,794 miles (+220)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,794 miles
    Test number
    364135188489
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass47,574 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,574 miles
    Test number
    300271150883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,479 miles (+393)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    47,479 miles
    Test number
    211850174694
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,086 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,086 miles
    Test number
    290320309196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,244 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,244 miles
    Test number
    227795662444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,874 miles (+376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,874 miles
    Test number
    734244944225
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on all pads ok

  12. Pass45,498 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,498 miles
    Test number
    348862037971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,238 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    785083235294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,798 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,798 miles
    Test number
    365906124453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,488 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,488 miles
    Test number
    378412943205
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  16. Pass44,488 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,488 miles
    Test number
    839342343209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,610 miles (+273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,610 miles
    Test number
    876605932208
    • NoteWasher poor just ok

  18. Pass43,337 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,337 miles
    Test number
    516424211233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,800 miles
    Test number
    853935790133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,800 miles (+972)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,800 miles
    Test number
    393414790196
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail40,828 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,828 miles
    Test number
    284937199460
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  22. Pass40,828 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,828 miles
    Test number
    472197999140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,989 miles (+17)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,989 miles
    Test number
    331082498107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil pressure light on , oil level ok

  24. Fail38,972 miles (+1,546)5 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,972 miles
    Test number
    573038258168
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass37,426 miles (+1,711)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,426 miles
    Test number
    263396257487
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass35,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,715 miles
    Test number
    380511566168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,715 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,715 miles
    Test number
    331910066195
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe join slight blow.

Questions about MXF 227

What vehicle is registration MXF 227 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MXF 227 on a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Aug 1988. 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 MXF 227 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MXF 227 is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on MXF 227?
The MOT on MXF 227 is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MXF 227 done?
MXF 227 was recorded at 49,279 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 696 miles a year.
Has MXF 227 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MXF 227 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on MXF 227 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 MXF 227 find?
MXF 227 passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all MX registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.