
BMW X3
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
BOS 171MOT history
BOS 171 is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,409 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 71,409 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,266 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- BOS 171
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 22 Apr 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
BOS 171 was last recorded at 71,409 miles on 20 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,409 miles · 19 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,266 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,409 miles
- 2025 – 68,477 miles
- 2024 – 63,204 miles
- 2023 – 58,775 miles
- 2021 – 51,155 miles
- 2020 – 48,173 miles
- 2019 – 40,737 miles
- 2018 – 31,550 miles
- 2017 – 23,012 miles
- 2016 – 18,294 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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.
Emissions too clean to obtain a reading
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - sidewall slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - sidewall slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 18 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,409 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 71,409 miles
- Test number
- 565765053727
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail71,409 miles (+2,932)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,409 miles
- Test number
- 479903921215
- MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass68,477 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 68,477 miles
- Test number
- 264398421098
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to obtain a reading
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail68,476 miles (+5,272)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,476 miles
- Test number
- 254048728893
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to obtain a reading
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass63,204 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 63,204 miles
- Test number
- 466286965064
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to obtain a reading
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape / worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail63,204 miles (+4,429)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,204 miles
- Test number
- 491494492543
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to obtain a reading
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape / worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,775 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 58,775 miles
- Test number
- 722225943062
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to obtain a reading
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn out of shape
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn out of shape
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail58,775 miles (+7,620)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,775 miles
- Test number
- 381568463945
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to obtain a reading
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn out of shape
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn out of shape
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass51,155 miles (+2,982)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 51,155 miles
- Test number
- 391475114399
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to obtain a reading
- AdvisoryWiper blades slightly smeary
Pass48,173 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 48,173 miles
- Test number
- 205439109364
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to obtain a reading
Fail48,173 miles (+7,436)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,173 miles
- Test number
- 538642042789
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to obtain a reading
Pass40,737 miles (+9,187)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 40,737 miles
- Test number
- 270076269311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 31,550 miles
- Test number
- 735771972266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,550 miles (+8,538)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,550 miles
- Test number
- 554963101301
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass23,012 miles (+4,718)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 23,012 miles
- Test number
- 706974034000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inside edge
Pass18,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 18,294 miles
- Test number
- 712971118027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about BOS 171
- What vehicle is registration BOS 171 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show BOS 171 on a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Apr 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 BOS 171 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BOS 171 is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on BOS 171?
- The MOT on BOS 171 is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has BOS 171 done?
- BOS 171 was recorded at 71,409 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 5,266 miles a year.
- Has BOS 171 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. BOS 171 has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on BOS 171 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 BOS 171 find?
- BOS 171 passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.
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