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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

985 JONMOT history

985 JON is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 77,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

985 JON blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,481 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
985 JON
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

985 JON was last recorded at 77,481 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,022 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
459 miles
Average per year
3,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,481 miles
  • 2025 – 77,022 miles
  • 2024 – 76,451 miles
  • 2023 – 74,335 miles
  • 2022 – 70,528 miles
  • 2021 – 66,279 miles
  • 2020 – 61,416 miles
  • 2019 – 56,540 miles
  • 2017 – 52,438 miles
  • 2016 – 48,996 miles
  • 2015 – 46,395 miles
  • 2014 – 41,973 miles
  • 2013 – 36,895 miles
  • 2012 – 33,883 miles
  • 2011 – 30,256 miles
  • 2010 – 26,027 miles
  • 2009 – 23,033 miles
  • 2008 – 16,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,481 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,481 miles (+459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,481 miles
    Test number
    123710426374
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass77,022 miles (+571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    77,022 miles
    Test number
    209744895178
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass76,451 miles (+2,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,451 miles
    Test number
    833899808422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass74,335 miles (+3,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,335 miles
    Test number
    919776901452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass70,528 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    434746440837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail70,528 miles (+4,249)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    373441266930
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass66,279 miles (+4,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,279 miles
    Test number
    869952074183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,416 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,416 miles
    Test number
    127948318083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,540 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,540 miles
    Test number
    499594373931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,438 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    52,438 miles
    Test number
    204842651819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,996 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,996 miles
    Test number
    881565134016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,395 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,395 miles
    Test number
    564561090387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,973 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,973 miles
    Test number
    627096934305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,895 miles (+3,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,895 miles
    Test number
    439110543381
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass33,883 miles (+3,627)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,883 miles
    Test number
    696766342304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall

  16. Pass30,256 miles (+4,229)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,256 miles
    Test number
    136951641365
    • NoteNearside rear tyre damaged on side wall
    • NoteRear discs worn and pitted

  17. Pass26,027 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,027 miles
    Test number
    543306930313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,033 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,033 miles
    Test number
    832462959332
    • NoteBoth rear ntyres getting low.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge also nail/screw in tread.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

  19. Fail23,031 miles (+6,355)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,031 miles
    Test number
    234561759350
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear ntyres getting low.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge also nail/screw in tread.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

  20. Pass16,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,676 miles
    Test number
    244674048308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 985 JON

What vehicle is registration 985 JON currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 985 JON on a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Dec 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 985 JON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 985 JON is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 985 JON?
The MOT on 985 JON is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 985 JON done?
985 JON was recorded at 77,481 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 3,548 miles a year.
Has 985 JON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 985 JON has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on 985 JON 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 985 JON find?
985 JON passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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