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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X22 ELFMOT history

X22 ELF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 93,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

X22 ELF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,580 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X22 ELF
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
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X22 ELF was last recorded at 93,580 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 6,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,207 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,373 miles
Average per year
6,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,580 miles
  • 2025 – 87,207 miles
  • 2024 – 81,156 miles
  • 2023 – 75,670 miles
  • 2022 – 69,866 miles
  • 2021 – 61,977 miles
  • 2020 – 54,406 miles
  • 2019 – 48,256 miles
  • 2018 – 41,460 miles
  • 2017 – 36,646 miles
  • 2016 – 30,426 miles
  • 2015 – 23,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,580 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,580 miles (+6,373)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,580 miles
    Test number
    578642920951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,207 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,207 miles
    Test number
    913974517983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,156 miles (+5,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,156 miles
    Test number
    116957554423
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres nearside on limit and worn down smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass75,670 miles (+5,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,670 miles
    Test number
    741287184404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass69,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,866 miles
    Test number
    196793348169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,866 miles (+7,889)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,866 miles
    Test number
    790738387794
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass61,977 miles (+7,571)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,977 miles
    Test number
    851414363294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,406 miles (+6,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,406 miles
    Test number
    158634219186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass48,256 miles (+6,796)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    48,256 miles
    Test number
    559139385309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,460 miles (+4,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,460 miles
    Test number
    124295975611
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass36,646 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,646 miles
    Test number
    580273393866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,626 miles (+6,200)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,626 miles
    Test number
    482540597473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,426 miles (+6,486)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,426 miles
    Test number
    739192599040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,940 miles
    Test number
    735257695139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X22 ELF

Does X22 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X22 ELF is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X22 ELF?
The MOT on X22 ELF is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X22 ELF done?
X22 ELF was recorded at 93,580 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,201 miles a year.
Has X22 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X22 ELF has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X22 ELF 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 X22 ELF find?
X22 ELF passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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