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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

83 ADAMOT history

83 ADA is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

83 ADA grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,234 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
83 ADA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

83 ADA was last recorded at 98,234 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 6,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,783 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,451 miles
Average per year
7,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,234 miles
  • 2025 – 91,783 miles
  • 2024 – 81,901 miles
  • 2023 – 72,486 miles
  • 2022 – 62,371 miles
  • 2021 – 53,695 miles
  • 2020 – 47,244 miles
  • 2019 – 37,063 miles
  • 2018 – 30,487 miles
  • 2017 – 24,295 miles
  • 2016 – 18,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,234 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine covers + undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,234 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,234 miles
    Test number
    997463030494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,783 miles
    Test number
    423810240187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail91,782 miles (+9,881)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,782 miles
    Test number
    358849755509
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass81,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,901 miles
    Test number
    933474149754
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener placed on passenger seat (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) can hear audible knock when shaking the steering
  5. Fail81,900 miles (+9,414)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,900 miles
    Test number
    828550319968
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener placed on passenger seat (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and starting to wear on edges 245/5/19 Dot:2121 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) can hear audible knock when shaking the steering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and worn on inner edge 245/5/19 Dot:2121 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass72,486 miles (+10,115)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    603307346022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 275/40/19 rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted
  7. Pass62,371 miles (+8,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,371 miles
    Test number
    128288817942
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre Nail in inner shoulder of tyre 245/45/19 dot 2121
  8. Pass53,695 miles (+6,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,695 miles
    Test number
    299347059969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + undertrays fitted
  9. Pass47,244 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,244 miles
    Test number
    640141473709
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge slightly worn
  10. Fail47,244 miles (+10,181)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,244 miles
    Test number
    184684420919
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge slightly worn
  11. Pass37,063 miles (+6,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,063 miles
    Test number
    718446025218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass30,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,487 miles
    Test number
    960330103759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,487 miles (+6,192)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,487 miles
    Test number
    111268702938
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass24,295 miles (+5,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,295 miles
    Test number
    567206460275
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges 245/45 19
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass18,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,857 miles
    Test number
    558304425543
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

Questions about 83 ADA

What vehicle is registration 83 ADA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 83 ADA on a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Mar 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 83 ADA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 83 ADA is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 83 ADA?
The MOT on 83 ADA is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 83 ADA done?
83 ADA was recorded at 98,234 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,851 miles a year.
Has 83 ADA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 83 ADA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 83 ADA 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 83 ADA find?
83 ADA passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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