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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X30 FAYMOT history

X30 FAY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 83,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

X30 FAY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,416 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X30 FAY
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
25 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X30 FAY was last recorded at 83,416 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 10,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,460 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,956 miles
Average per year
4,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,416 miles
  • 2025 – 72,460 miles
  • 2024 – 68,556 miles
  • 2023 – 67,118 miles
  • 2022 – 64,687 miles
  • 2021 – 60,748 miles
  • 2020 – 58,398 miles
  • 2019 – 54,399 miles
  • 2018 – 48,704 miles
  • 2017 – 42,514 miles
  • 2016 – 37,662 miles
  • 2015 – 29,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,416 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,416 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,416 miles
    Test number
    288713578151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  2. Fail83,416 miles (+10,956)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,416 miles
    Test number
    674938269031
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  3. Pass72,460 miles (+3,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,460 miles
    Test number
    875625741441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Characters beginning to fade (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass68,556 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,556 miles
    Test number
    638164675301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,118 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    806891137469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,687 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,687 miles
    Test number
    546761717787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,748 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,748 miles
    Test number
    495553188679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,398 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,398 miles
    Test number
    493140368590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,399 miles (+5,695)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,399 miles
    Test number
    576714936356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass48,704 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,704 miles
    Test number
    131088054329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,514 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,514 miles
    Test number
    247659771978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,662 miles (+8,282)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,662 miles
    Test number
    875116472197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,380 miles
    Test number
    305111445167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X30 FAY

Does X30 FAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X30 FAY is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X30 FAY?
The MOT on X30 FAY is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X30 FAY done?
X30 FAY was recorded at 83,416 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 4,865 miles a year.
Has X30 FAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 FAY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X30 FAY 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 X30 FAY find?
X30 FAY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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