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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

255 PRLMOT history

255 PRL is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

255 PRL grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,473 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
255 PRL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

255 PRL was last recorded at 117,473 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 3,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,719 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,754 miles
Average per year
5,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,473 miles
  • 2024 – 113,719 miles
  • 2023 – 110,817 miles
  • 2022 – 107,327 miles
  • 2021 – 104,140 miles
  • 2020 – 100,357 miles
  • 2019 – 95,360 miles
  • 2018 – 89,308 miles
  • 2017 – 84,633 miles
  • 2016 – 79,256 miles
  • 2015 – 71,385 miles
  • 2014 – 63,311 miles
  • 2013 – 54,890 miles
  • 2012 – 48,829 miles
  • 2011 – 40,925 miles
  • 2010 – 33,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,473 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,473 miles (+3,754)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,473 miles
    Test number
    494179634775
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded.

  2. Pass113,719 miles (+2,902)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,719 miles
    Test number
    668105348801
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded

  3. Pass110,817 miles (+3,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,817 miles
    Test number
    579245412906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted inner & outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass107,327 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,327 miles
    Test number
    773716734696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Fail107,327 miles (+3,187)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,327 miles
    Test number
    131410486466
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass104,140 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,140 miles
    Test number
    936421307047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,136 miles (+3,779)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,136 miles
    Test number
    429687792914
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass100,357 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,357 miles
    Test number
    380947650804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,360 miles (+6,052)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,360 miles
    Test number
    851115912096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,308 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,308 miles
    Test number
    518557161951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,633 miles (+5,377)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,633 miles
    Test number
    936087540291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,256 miles (+7,871)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,256 miles
    Test number
    809650689807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,385 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,385 miles
    Test number
    278354935178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,311 miles (+8,421)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,311 miles
    Test number
    645981924178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,890 miles (+6,061)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,890 miles
    Test number
    757769143106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,829 miles (+7,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,829 miles
    Test number
    406814502101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,925 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,925 miles
    Test number
    767520421107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,917 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,917 miles
    Test number
    119610871073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wipers poor

  19. Fail40,914 miles (+7,170)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,914 miles
    Test number
    639150371050
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wipers poor

  20. Pass33,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,744 miles
    Test number
    661252680082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,744 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,744 miles
    Test number
    713032980016
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 255 PRL

What vehicle is registration 255 PRL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 255 PRL on a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Sept 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 255 PRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 255 PRL is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 255 PRL?
The MOT on 255 PRL is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 255 PRL done?
255 PRL was recorded at 117,473 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,348 miles a year.
Has 255 PRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 255 PRL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on 255 PRL 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 255 PRL find?
255 PRL passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer, and 2 more.

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