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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

73 DCMOT history

73 DC is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 51,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

73 DC silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
51,129 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
73 DC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

73 DC was last recorded at 51,129 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,835 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
294 miles
Average per year
3,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,129 miles
  • 2024 – 50,835 miles
  • 2023 – 48,528 miles
  • 2022 – 44,715 miles
  • 2021 – 41,485 miles
  • 2020 – 38,553 miles
  • 2019 – 32,384 miles
  • 2017 – 23,796 miles
  • 2016 – 19,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,129 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 29 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,129 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    51,129 miles
    Test number
    425863555131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,835 miles (+2,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    50,835 miles
    Test number
    855282093974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass48,528 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,528 miles
    Test number
    942462817364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,715 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,715 miles
    Test number
    730982481376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,485 miles (+2,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,485 miles
    Test number
    217526698138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass38,553 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    673253353386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail38,548 miles (+6,164)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,548 miles
    Test number
    226990392835
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass32,384 miles (+8,588)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,384 miles
    Test number
    958271067661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,796 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,796 miles
    Test number
    283626501898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    19,567 miles
    Test number
    773388684602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 73 DC

What vehicle is registration 73 DC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 73 DC on a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 May 2013. 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 73 DC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 73 DC is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 73 DC?
The MOT on 73 DC is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 73 DC done?
73 DC was recorded at 51,129 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,256 miles a year.
Has 73 DC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 73 DC has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on 73 DC 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 73 DC find?
73 DC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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