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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

D13 ETHMOT history

D13 ETH is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 104,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

D13 ETH grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
104,898 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D13 ETH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D13 ETH was last recorded at 104,898 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 8,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,209 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,689 miles
Average per year
7,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,898 miles
  • 2025 – 96,209 miles
  • 2024 – 87,528 miles
  • 2023 – 78,726 miles
  • 2022 – 69,187 miles
  • 2021 – 60,718 miles
  • 2019 – 52,120 miles
  • 2018 – 45,338 miles
  • 2017 – 35,697 miles
  • 2016 – 26,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,898 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,898 miles (+8,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    104,898 miles
    Test number
    260076733156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass96,209 miles (+8,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,209 miles
    Test number
    532554474023
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,528 miles (+8,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,528 miles
    Test number
    587067171923
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass78,726 miles (+9,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,726 miles
    Test number
    698668750294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass69,187 miles (+8,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,187 miles
    Test number
    800295074551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass60,718 miles (+8,598)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,718 miles
    Test number
    225438642013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,120 miles (+6,782)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,120 miles
    Test number
    652250133920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,338 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,338 miles
    Test number
    685313338961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Fail45,315 miles (+9,618)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,315 miles
    Test number
    584454675280
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245.45.19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (275.40.19) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass35,697 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,697 miles
    Test number
    163249428669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,593 miles (+9,005)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,593 miles
    Test number
    376118008781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,588 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,588 miles
    Test number
    976163920687
    • AdvisoryNail in N/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Questions about D13 ETH

Does D13 ETH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D13 ETH is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on D13 ETH?
The MOT on D13 ETH is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D13 ETH done?
D13 ETH was recorded at 104,898 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,950 miles a year.
Has D13 ETH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D13 ETH has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on D13 ETH 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 D13 ETH find?
D13 ETH passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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