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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

X27 ABUMOT history

X27 ABU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

X27 ABU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,534 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X27 ABU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X27 ABU was last recorded at 95,534 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 8,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,234 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,300 miles
Average per year
5,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,534 miles
  • 2025 – 87,234 miles
  • 2024 – 81,638 miles
  • 2023 – 73,298 miles
  • 2022 – 67,848 miles
  • 2021 – 59,663 miles
  • 2020 – 54,674 miles
  • 2019 – 51,272 miles
  • 2018 – 47,704 miles
  • 2017 – 43,573 miles
  • 2016 – 40,152 miles
  • 2015 – 36,260 miles
  • 2014 – 32,153 miles
  • 2013 – 30,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,534 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,534 miles (+8,300)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,534 miles
    Test number
    960263344421
    • MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass87,234 miles (+5,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    87,234 miles
    Test number
    608642068006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass81,638 miles (+8,340)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,638 miles
    Test number
    533785259104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,298 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,298 miles
    Test number
    497835194541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,848 miles
    Test number
    460722799743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail67,847 miles (+8,184)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,847 miles
    Test number
    772901138347
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass59,663 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,663 miles
    Test number
    334103661643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Fail59,658 miles (+4,984)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    620831695138
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass54,674 miles (+3,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    54,674 miles
    Test number
    542370602517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass51,272 miles (+3,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,272 miles
    Test number
    536428826127
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre going slightly out of shape inner edge and wearing slightly on the inner edge
  11. Pass47,704 miles (+4,131)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,704 miles
    Test number
    499313558485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,573 miles (+3,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,573 miles
    Test number
    567331713592
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to wear low inner edge
  13. Pass40,152 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,152 miles
    Test number
    847935128353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,260 miles
    Test number
    538878805176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,260 miles (+4,107)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,260 miles
    Test number
    866358405120
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.
  16. Pass32,153 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,153 miles
    Test number
    227933114491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,991 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,991 miles
    Test number
    685693114078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,958 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,958 miles
    Test number
    405315673299
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge and nail in tread

Questions about X27 ABU

Does X27 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X27 ABU is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X27 ABU?
The MOT on X27 ABU is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X27 ABU done?
X27 ABU was recorded at 95,534 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 5,096 miles a year.
Has X27 ABU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X27 ABU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
Has the mileage on X27 ABU 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 X27 ABU find?
X27 ABU passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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