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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

X16 ABXMOT history

X16 ABX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

X16 ABX silver 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 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
108,370 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X16 ABX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X16 ABX was last recorded at 108,370 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,369 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,370 miles
  • 2025 – 107,818 miles
  • 2024 – 107,267 miles
  • 2023 – 105,737 miles
  • 2022 – 103,818 miles
  • 2021 – 102,285 miles
  • 2020 – 101,435 miles
  • 2018 – 100,719 miles
  • 2017 – 98,826 miles
  • 2015 – 86,097 miles
  • 2014 – 68,102 miles
  • 2013 – 60,356 miles
  • 2012 – 55,286 miles
  • 2011 – 52,484 miles
  • 2010 – 43,301 miles
  • 2009 – 36,254 miles
  • 2008 – 26,254 miles
  • 2007 – 14,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,370 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,370 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    108,370 miles
    Test number
    791217843446
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,369 miles (+551)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,369 miles
    Test number
    859904571561
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,818 miles (+551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,818 miles
    Test number
    116718269807
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass107,267 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,267 miles
    Test number
    872298098450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,737 miles (+1,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,737 miles
    Test number
    447160873695
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,818 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,818 miles
    Test number
    314871152910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,817 miles (+1,532)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,817 miles
    Test number
    109653200415
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass102,285 miles (+850)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,285 miles
    Test number
    549159160572
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass101,435 miles (+716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,435 miles
    Test number
    805687315887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass100,719 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,719 miles
    Test number
    971409707963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,826 miles (+12,729)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,826 miles
    Test number
    321731371376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,097 miles
    Test number
    195362200707
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail86,097 miles (+17,995)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,097 miles
    Test number
    510912269700
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,102 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,102 miles
    Test number
    717653404205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,786 miles (+7,430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,786 miles
    Test number
    367355794120
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Fail60,356 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,356 miles
    Test number
    218887393171
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass60,356 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,356 miles
    Test number
    548697393154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    879891102261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,286 miles (+2,802)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    779140002204
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass52,484 miles (+9,183)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,484 miles
    Test number
    455740711235
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are close to limit on tread depth

  21. Pass43,301 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,301 miles
    Test number
    274824890134
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES WARING ON EDGES

  22. Fail43,301 miles (+7,047)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,301 miles
    Test number
    642894890132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES WARING ON EDGES

  23. Pass36,254 miles (+10,000)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,254 miles
    Test number
    870028099104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,254 miles (+11,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,254 miles
    Test number
    173254308252
    • 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)

  25. Pass14,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    14,411 miles
    Test number
    714613227276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X16 ABX

Does X16 ABX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 ABX is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X16 ABX?
The MOT on X16 ABX is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X16 ABX done?
X16 ABX was recorded at 108,370 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,103 miles a year.
Has X16 ABX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X16 ABX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X16 ABX 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 X16 ABX find?
X16 ABX passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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