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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,997 cc

X28 ALHMOT history

X28 ALH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 182,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

X28 ALH 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 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
182,342 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 ALH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X28 ALH was last recorded at 182,342 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 10,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,786 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,556 miles
Average per year
11,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,342 miles
  • 2025 – 171,786 miles
  • 2024 – 162,407 miles
  • 2023 – 152,423 miles
  • 2022 – 141,272 miles
  • 2021 – 129,840 miles
  • 2020 – 120,451 miles
  • 2019 – 111,304 miles
  • 2018 – 89,478 miles
  • 2017 – 67,311 miles
  • 2016 – 63,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,342 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,342 miles (+10,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    182,342 miles
    Test number
    115558688917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass171,786 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    171,786 miles
    Test number
    727322780079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail171,779 miles (+9,372)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,779 miles
    Test number
    956981274885
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass162,407 miles (+9,984)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,407 miles
    Test number
    956878736243
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,423 miles (+11,151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,423 miles
    Test number
    449887904803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass141,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,272 miles
    Test number
    252013476433
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail141,272 miles (+11,432)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,272 miles
    Test number
    929375750032
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass129,840 miles (+9,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,840 miles
    Test number
    961585496881
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass120,451 miles (+9,147)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,451 miles
    Test number
    544047020893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,304 miles (+7,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,304 miles
    Test number
    860787489038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass103,783 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,783 miles
    Test number
    377436507888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,436 miles (+13,958)2 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,436 miles
    Test number
    753112535578
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  13. Pass89,478 miles (+22,167)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,478 miles
    Test number
    979517069672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,311 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,311 miles
    Test number
    650317043120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,542 miles
    Test number
    280225999174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X28 ALH

Does X28 ALH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X28 ALH is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X28 ALH?
The MOT on X28 ALH is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X28 ALH done?
X28 ALH was recorded at 182,342 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 11,303 miles a year.
Has X28 ALH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 ALH has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X28 ALH 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 X28 ALH find?
X28 ALH passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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