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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

408 BABMOT history

408 BAB is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 44,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

408 BAB black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
44,909 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
408 BAB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

408 BAB was last recorded at 44,909 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,227 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
682 miles
Average per year
1,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,909 miles
  • 2024 – 44,227 miles
  • 2023 – 43,059 miles
  • 2022 – 41,803 miles
  • 2021 – 40,498 miles
  • 2020 – 39,133 miles
  • 2019 – 38,039 miles
  • 2018 – 37,205 miles
  • 2017 – 36,013 miles
  • 2016 – 34,131 miles
  • 2015 – 32,339 miles
  • 2014 – 31,480 miles
  • 2013 – 29,693 miles
  • 2012 – 26,975 miles
  • 2011 – 25,411 miles
  • 2010 – 22,656 miles
  • 2009 – 18,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,909 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront front suspension component corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear rear suspension component 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,909 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    44,909 miles
    Test number
    361624915887
    • AdvisoryFront front suspension component corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension component corroded

  2. Fail44,909 miles (+682)4 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,909 miles
    Test number
    548045882176
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront front suspension component corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension component corroded

  3. Pass44,227 miles (+1,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,227 miles
    Test number
    162493445525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass43,059 miles (+1,256)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,059 miles
    Test number
    841583457157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass41,803 miles (+1,305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,803 miles
    Test number
    805735774769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass40,498 miles (+1,365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,498 miles
    Test number
    989762587393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass39,133 miles (+1,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,133 miles
    Test number
    184242088999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass38,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,039 miles
    Test number
    310043536304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail38,039 miles (+834)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,039 miles
    Test number
    338466114273
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass37,205 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,205 miles
    Test number
    104088435889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,013 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,013 miles
    Test number
    838057054833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,131 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,131 miles
    Test number
    140902698047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,339 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,339 miles
    Test number
    837451052829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,480 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,480 miles
    Test number
    398472474259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,693 miles
    Test number
    729345493233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,693 miles (+2,718)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,693 miles
    Test number
    878791093222
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass26,975 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,975 miles
    Test number
    789129382247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,411 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,411 miles
    Test number
    139170591226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,656 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,656 miles
    Test number
    340665590262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,375 miles
    Test number
    720905289220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 408 BAB

What vehicle is registration 408 BAB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 408 BAB on a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 17 Nov 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 408 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 408 BAB is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on 408 BAB?
The MOT on 408 BAB is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 408 BAB done?
408 BAB was recorded at 44,909 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 1,656 miles a year.
Has 408 BAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 408 BAB has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 408 BAB 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 408 BAB find?
408 BAB passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front front suspension component corroded; nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall; rear rear suspension component corroded.

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