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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X1 WHYMOT history

X1 WHY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

X1 WHY 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 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,192 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 WHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 WHY was last recorded at 126,192 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 5,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,495 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,697 miles
Average per year
6,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,192 miles
  • 2025 – 120,495 miles
  • 2024 – 113,824 miles
  • 2023 – 105,636 miles
  • 2022 – 98,876 miles
  • 2021 – 92,157 miles
  • 2020 – 87,075 miles
  • 2019 – 83,702 miles
  • 2018 – 75,578 miles
  • 2017 – 67,795 miles
  • 2016 – 60,435 miles
  • 2015 – 52,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,192 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fittedRecorded at 3 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.

  • Undertray & Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,192 miles (+5,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,192 miles
    Test number
    776042157605
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted
  2. Pass120,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,495 miles
    Test number
    791082536955
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted
  3. Fail120,495 miles (+6,671)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,495 miles
    Test number
    214863972244
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted
  4. Pass113,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,824 miles
    Test number
    410822111437
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted
  5. Fail113,824 miles (+8,188)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,824 miles
    Test number
    252906313250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted
  6. Pass105,636 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,636 miles
    Test number
    110660181352
    • AdvisoryUndertray & Sill covers fitted
  7. Fail105,532 miles (+6,656)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,532 miles
    Test number
    699464537906
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray & Sill covers fitted
  8. Pass98,876 miles (+6,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,876 miles
    Test number
    837118493112
    • AdvisoryUnder tray & sill cover fitted
  9. Pass92,157 miles (+5,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,157 miles
    Test number
    849098185840
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine and undertray covers fitted
  10. Pass87,075 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,075 miles
    Test number
    220823055122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,616 miles (+914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,616 miles
    Test number
    989431167220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  12. Pass83,702 miles (+8,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,702 miles
    Test number
    699647979271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass75,578 miles (+7,783)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,578 miles
    Test number
    613570794532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,795 miles (+7,360)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,795 miles
    Test number
    917873618107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,435 miles (+7,559)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,435 miles
    Test number
    942718339165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,876 miles
    Test number
    925082115131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 WHY

Does X1 WHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 WHY is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 WHY?
The MOT on X1 WHY is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 WHY done?
X1 WHY was recorded at 126,192 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 6,417 miles a year.
Has X1 WHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 WHY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X1 WHY 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 WHY find?
X1 WHY passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: under trays & sill covers fitted.

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