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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

C5 APNMOT history

C5 APN is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 26 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 143,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

C5 APN silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
143,827 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 APN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 APN was last recorded at 143,827 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 2,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,010 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,817 miles
Average per year
9,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,827 miles
  • 2025 – 141,010 miles
  • 2024 – 137,997 miles
  • 2022 – 126,059 miles
  • 2021 – 117,317 miles
  • 2020 – 109,062 miles
  • 2019 – 88,637 miles
  • 2018 – 79,363 miles
  • 2017 – 64,607 miles
  • 2016 – 44,200 miles
  • 2015 – 40,934 miles
  • 2014 – 35,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,827 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnable to see front to rear pipes & floor pans due to plastic covers

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,827 miles (+2,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    143,827 miles
    Test number
    298774264197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see front to rear pipes & floor pans due to plastic covers
  2. Pass141,010 miles (+3,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,010 miles
    Test number
    194685445422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass137,997 miles (+11,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,997 miles
    Test number
    358253590882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
  4. Pass126,059 miles (+8,742)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,059 miles
    Test number
    104890462899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,317 miles (+8,255)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,317 miles
    Test number
    253977761704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass109,062 miles (+20,425)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,062 miles
    Test number
    686635526232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,637 miles (+9,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,637 miles
    Test number
    905659120810
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play in rack
  8. Pass79,363 miles (+14,756)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,363 miles
    Test number
    925362440614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,607 miles (+20,407)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,607 miles
    Test number
    280538602626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,200 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,200 miles
    Test number
    528998191446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,934 miles (+5,818)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,934 miles
    Test number
    479782285161
    • NoteNsf tyre worn unevenly
  12. Pass35,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,116 miles
    Test number
    815682804390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,116 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,116 miles
    Test number
    269680794201
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about C5 APN

Does C5 APN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 APN is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 APN?
The MOT on C5 APN is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 APN done?
C5 APN was recorded at 143,827 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 9,647 miles a year.
Has C5 APN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 APN has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on C5 APN 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 C5 APN find?
C5 APN passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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