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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

X1 AKEMOT history

X1 AKE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

X1 AKE 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 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
75,597 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 AKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 AKE was last recorded at 75,597 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,538 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
5,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,597 miles
  • 2025 – 70,980 miles
  • 2024 – 65,671 miles
  • 2022 – 59,410 miles
  • 2021 – 51,818 miles
  • 2020 – 41,672 miles
  • 2019 – 30,202 miles
  • 2018 – 27,059 miles
  • 2017 – 21,049 miles
  • 2016 – 18,114 miles
  • 2015 – 13,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,597 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dashRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Brake warning light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,597 miles (+59)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,597 miles
    Test number
    437320732296
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail75,538 miles (+4,558)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,538 miles
    Test number
    823391767031
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  3. Pass70,980 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,980 miles
    Test number
    278476092205
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  4. Fail70,980 miles (+5,309)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,980 miles
    Test number
    877770493187
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Pass65,671 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,671 miles
    Test number
    164621618746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,664 miles (+6,254)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,664 miles
    Test number
    728267990271
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass59,410 miles (+7,592)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,410 miles
    Test number
    694222056398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,818 miles (+10,146)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,818 miles
    Test number
    297249212831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,672 miles
    Test number
    753944743457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail41,667 miles (+11,465)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,667 miles
    Test number
    602270525216
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass30,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,202 miles
    Test number
    609716748549
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper juddering
  12. Fail30,202 miles (+2)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,202 miles
    Test number
    761271232294
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper juddering
  13. Pass30,200 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    30,200 miles
    Test number
    302955755355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,059 miles (+6,010)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    27,059 miles
    Test number
    109872017915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,049 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    21,049 miles
    Test number
    921276658424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,114 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    18,114 miles
    Test number
    461339212834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    13,392 miles
    Test number
    785221845109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 AKE

Does X1 AKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 AKE is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 AKE?
The MOT on X1 AKE is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 AKE done?
X1 AKE was recorded at 75,597 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,817 miles a year.
Has X1 AKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 AKE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X1 AKE 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 X1 AKE find?
X1 AKE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: brake pad warning light on dash; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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