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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X1 WULMOT history

X1 WUL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 119,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

X1 WUL black 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 19 May 2027
Mileage
119,543 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 WUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 WUL was last recorded at 119,543 miles on 20 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,543 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,543 miles
  • 2025 – 109,340 miles
  • 2024 – 101,577 miles
  • 2023 – 93,978 miles
  • 2022 – 85,401 miles
  • 2021 – 75,328 miles
  • 2020 – 66,782 miles
  • 2019 – 56,545 miles
  • 2018 – 47,305 miles
  • 2017 – 36,869 miles
  • 2016 – 27,372 miles
  • 2015 – 16,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,543 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,543 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    119,543 miles
    Test number
    125668727549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail119,543 miles (+10,203)2 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,543 miles
    Test number
    955902935863
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass109,340 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    344831296114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,328 miles (+7,751)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,328 miles
    Test number
    241403354206
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
  5. Pass101,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    101,577 miles
    Test number
    900797959081
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail101,577 miles (+7,599)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,577 miles
    Test number
    592796648426
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass93,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,978 miles
    Test number
    278895912773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,978 miles (+8,577)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,978 miles
    Test number
    722362254089
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass85,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    775341513486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail85,401 miles (+10,073)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    667576672134
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass75,328 miles (+1,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,328 miles
    Test number
    888208429683
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass73,372 miles (+6,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,372 miles
    Test number
    722900422686
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake
  13. Pass66,782 miles (+10,237)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,782 miles
    Test number
    667037302819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,545 miles (+9,240)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,545 miles
    Test number
    933675360365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,305 miles (+10,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,305 miles
    Test number
    915710564305
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass36,869 miles (+9,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,869 miles
    Test number
    796383230735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass27,372 miles (+10,496)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,372 miles
    Test number
    282100444128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,876 miles
    Test number
    866368225057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 WUL

Does X1 WUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 WUL is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 WUL?
The MOT on X1 WUL is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 WUL done?
X1 WUL was recorded at 119,543 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 9,080 miles a year.
Has X1 WUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 WUL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X1 WUL 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 WUL find?
X1 WUL passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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