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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.

BOS 171 grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass71,409 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass48,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,173 miles
    Test number
    205439109364
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to obtain a reading
  11. 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
  12. Pass40,737 miles (+9,187)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,737 miles
    Test number
    270076269311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    31,550 miles
    Test number
    735771972266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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))
  15. 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
  16. 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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