BMW 3 SERIES W7ABU has 16 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 119,543 miles 8 months ago on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 18:23.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Saturday 12th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

W7ABU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 2026119,543 MI
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 2025119,543 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 202412TH DECEMBER 2025113,896 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 202312TH DECEMBER 2024111,145 MI
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 2023111,143 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 202212TH DECEMBER 2023109,333 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 2022109,327 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20213RD DECEMBER 2022106,988 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20203RD DECEMBER 2021103,904 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 20193RD DECEMBER 2020100,137 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 2019100,137 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20183RD DECEMBER 201991,609 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Emission Is Too Clean To Test
FAILED4TH DECEMBER 201891,609 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Emission Is Too Clean To Test
  4. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20177TH NOVEMBER 201879,388 MI
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20167TH NOVEMBER 201770,461 MI
PASSED9TH JANUARY 20158TH JANUARY 201658,324 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

W7ABU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

W7ABU MOT Comments

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W7ABU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 119,543 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,196 miles

W7ABU FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration W7ABU was manufactured on Saturday 7th January 2012 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 119,543 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 9,196 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means W7ABU has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 17 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does W7ABU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 21st August 2026 W7ABU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is W7ABU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 21st August 2026 W7ABU does have Tax. Read more

When does W7ABU Tax expire?

The current Tax for W7ABU will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does W7ABU MOT expire?

The current MOT for W7ABU will expire in 4 months on Saturday 12th December 2026. Read more

When did W7ABU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for W7ABU was on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 18:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has W7ABU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for W7ABU we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has W7ABU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for W7ABU we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is W7ABU?

W7ABU is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has W7ABU done?

The odometer reading for W7ABU at the last MOT in December 2025 was 119,543 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,196 miles per year. Read more

How old is W7ABU?

The vehicle W7ABU was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 7th January 2012. Read more

What colour is W7ABU?

The official colour of W7ABU is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does W7ABU have?

W7ABU has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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