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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X47 AOUMOT history

X47 AOU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

X47 AOU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
88,429 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X47 AOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X47 AOU was last recorded at 88,429 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 6,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,337 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,092 miles
Average per year
3,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,429 miles
  • 2024 – 82,337 miles
  • 2023 – 78,408 miles
  • 2022 – 73,964 miles
  • 2021 – 67,809 miles
  • 2020 – 61,437 miles
  • 2019 – 54,412 miles
  • 2018 – 43,144 miles
  • 2017 – 33,261 miles
  • 2014 – 32,843 miles
  • 2013 – 32,539 miles
  • 2012 – 31,997 miles
  • 2011 – 31,283 miles
  • 2010 – 29,932 miles
  • 2008 – 29,203 miles
  • 2007 – 27,213 miles
  • 2006 – 25,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,429 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,429 miles
    Test number
    749116435633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,429 miles (+6,092)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,429 miles
    Test number
    762605165149
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  3. Pass82,337 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,337 miles
    Test number
    931599832021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,408 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,408 miles
    Test number
    235370672656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,964 miles
    Test number
    137912169999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail73,964 miles (+6,155)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,964 miles
    Test number
    441116351532
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass67,809 miles (+6,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,809 miles
    Test number
    418719523312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,437 miles (+7,025)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,437 miles
    Test number
    928898710952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    493238027925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,412 miles (+11,268)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    694554094772
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass43,144 miles (+9,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,144 miles
    Test number
    292381113352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass33,261 miles (+418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,261 miles
    Test number
    307355696794
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre showing signs of wear (perished)

  13. Pass32,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,843 miles
    Test number
    966780054151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    165370354138
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

  15. Pass32,539 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,539 miles
    Test number
    945820953058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,997 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,997 miles
    Test number
    796208122041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,283 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,283 miles
    Test number
    656341421015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,932 miles
    Test number
    103949710051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,932 miles (+729)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,932 miles
    Test number
    420319010084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass29,203 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,203 miles
    Test number
    263668258330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,213 miles (+2,211)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,213 miles
    Test number
    464743457347
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the outer edge
    • NoteOffside front wishbone arm bush has slight movement

  22. Pass25,002 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    25,002 miles
    Test number
    134567826338
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front wipers

Questions about X47 AOU

Does X47 AOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X47 AOU is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on X47 AOU?
The MOT on X47 AOU is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X47 AOU done?
X47 AOU was recorded at 88,429 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 3,357 miles a year.
Has X47 AOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X47 AOU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X47 AOU 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 X47 AOU find?
X47 AOU passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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