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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

87 BWMOT history

87 BW is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 40,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

87 BW black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
40,728 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
87 BW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

87 BW was last recorded at 40,728 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,980 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,748 miles
Average per year
1,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,728 miles
  • 2025 – 38,980 miles
  • 2024 – 36,935 miles
  • 2023 – 35,294 miles
  • 2022 – 32,993 miles
  • 2021 – 31,866 miles
  • 2020 – 31,195 miles
  • 2019 – 30,866 miles
  • 2018 – 29,874 miles
  • 2017 – 29,143 miles
  • 2016 – 27,304 miles
  • 2015 – 25,768 miles
  • 2014 – 23,562 miles
  • 2013 – 21,013 miles
  • 2012 – 18,588 miles
  • 2011 – 16,701 miles
  • 2010 – 14,081 miles
  • 2009 – 11,316 miles
  • 2008 – 7,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,728 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,728 miles (+1,748)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    40,728 miles
    Test number
    561663489251
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass38,980 miles (+2,045)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    38,980 miles
    Test number
    878258279644
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass36,935 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    36,935 miles
    Test number
    682651681340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,294 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    35,294 miles
    Test number
    911989260753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,993 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    32,993 miles
    Test number
    438476724155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,866 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    31,866 miles
    Test number
    607266060274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail31,864 miles (+669)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,864 miles
    Test number
    174717128996
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  8. Pass31,195 miles (+329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    31,195 miles
    Test number
    849657847796
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass30,866 miles (+992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    30,866 miles
    Test number
    782304292955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn severely on inner egde
  10. Pass29,874 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    29,874 miles
    Test number
    859874405053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,143 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,143 miles
    Test number
    565731454710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,304 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,304 miles
    Test number
    823135433851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,768 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,768 miles
    Test number
    315153125251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    23,562 miles
    Test number
    339673534207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,562 miles (+2,549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,562 miles
    Test number
    158013334275
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass21,013 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,013 miles
    Test number
    336692243213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,588 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,588 miles
    Test number
    315444642245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,701 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,701 miles
    Test number
    439204441267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,081 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,081 miles
    Test number
    123264640297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,316 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,316 miles
    Test number
    464865449244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    7,898 miles
    Test number
    334557248267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 87 BW

What vehicle is registration 87 BW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 87 BW on a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Sept 2005. 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 87 BW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 87 BW is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 87 BW?
The MOT on 87 BW is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 87 BW done?
87 BW was recorded at 40,728 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 1,834 miles a year.
Has 87 BW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 87 BW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on 87 BW 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 87 BW find?
87 BW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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