
BMW 1 Series
Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,998 cc
X3 ABUMOT history
X3 ABU is a black petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 21 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 77,203 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 77,203 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,692 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X3 ABU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 21 Dec 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X3 ABU was last recorded at 77,203 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 18,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 58,340 miles · 10 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18,863 miles
- Average per year
- 10,692 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,203 miles
- 2025 – 58,340 miles
- 2024 – 56,370 miles
- 2023 – 47,736 miles
- 2022 – 37,091 miles
- 2021 – 15,995 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Engine cover and undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
9 tests since 13 Jan 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,203 miles (+18,863)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 77,203 miles
- Test number
- 877066361853
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,340 miles (+1,970)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 58,340 miles
- Test number
- 205448865699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,370 miles (+8,634)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 56,370 miles
- Test number
- 487975681478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,736 miles (+45)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 47,736 miles
- Test number
- 221805923710
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail47,691 miles (+10,600)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,691 miles
- Test number
- 171443008046
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass37,091 miles (+7,298)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 37,091 miles
- Test number
- 230722442569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,793 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 29,793 miles
- Test number
- 986889904090
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
Fail29,771 miles (+13,776)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,771 miles
- Test number
- 520854457893
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend asap (5.2.3 (e))
Pass15,995 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 15,995 miles
- Test number
- 480768203817
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of some components
Questions about X3 ABU
- Does X3 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 ABU is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X3 ABU?
- The MOT on X3 ABU is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X3 ABU done?
- X3 ABU was recorded at 77,203 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 10,692 miles a year.
- Has X3 ABU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X3 ABU has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on X3 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 X3 ABU find?
- X3 ABU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.
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