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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

DS05 OLTMOT history

DS05 OLT is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 21 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 223,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
223,405 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS05 OLT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS05 OLT was last recorded at 223,405 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 8,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,732 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8,673 miles
Average per year
11,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,405 miles
  • 2024 – 214,732 miles
  • 2023 – 202,633 miles
  • 2022 – 195,130 miles
  • 2021 – 187,117 miles
  • 2020 – 180,184 miles
  • 2019 – 169,196 miles
  • 2018 – 159,544 miles
  • 2017 – 143,776 miles
  • 2016 – 126,695 miles
  • 2015 – 113,745 miles
  • 2014 – 100,944 miles
  • 2013 – 89,590 miles
  • 2012 – 81,250 miles
  • 2011 – 71,824 miles
  • 2010 – 57,607 miles
  • 2009 – 44,867 miles
  • 2008 – 32,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,405 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Rear seat belts not tested

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,405 miles (+8,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    223,405 miles
    Test number
    254961222014
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass214,732 miles (+12,099)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    214,732 miles
    Test number
    357439842553
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass202,633 miles (+7,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    202,633 miles
    Test number
    430479663989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass195,130 miles (+8,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    195,130 miles
    Test number
    577305686623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass187,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    187,117 miles
    Test number
    668979194854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail187,117 miles (+6,933)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,117 miles
    Test number
    827879834655
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass180,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    180,184 miles
    Test number
    352723736240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail180,184 miles (+10,988)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,184 miles
    Test number
    114421803206
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass169,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    169,196 miles
    Test number
    927227698680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail169,196 miles (+9,652)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,196 miles
    Test number
    423911146472
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass159,544 miles (+15,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    159,544 miles
    Test number
    846789899358
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested

  12. Pass143,776 miles (+17,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    143,776 miles
    Test number
    293393347711
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested

  13. Pass126,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    126,695 miles
    Test number
    876060874187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,695 miles (+12,950)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,695 miles
    Test number
    165230329650
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass113,745 miles (+12,801)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,745 miles
    Test number
    297325335102
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass100,944 miles (+11,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,944 miles
    Test number
    306399724171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass89,590 miles (+8,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,590 miles
    Test number
    987518043128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass81,250 miles (+9,426)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,250 miles
    Test number
    758221552115
    • NoteRear number plate weathered

  19. Pass71,824 miles (+14,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,824 miles
    Test number
    755430461155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass57,607 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,607 miles
    Test number
    781119870136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExcess travel in parking brake lever
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly weathered

  21. Fail57,607 miles (+12,740)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,607 miles
    Test number
    283529670499
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExcess travel in parking brake lever
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly weathered

  22. Pass44,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,867 miles
    Test number
    564267179142
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail44,867 miles (+11,900)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,867 miles
    Test number
    693427879122
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside wiper slightly smeary

  24. Fail32,967 miles2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,967 miles
    Test number
    200284608268
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExcess travel in parking brake lever
    • NoteTraction control light on

  25. Pass32,967 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,967 miles
    Test number
    304204508297
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExcess travel in parking brake lever
    • NoteTraction control light on

Questions about DS05 OLT

Does DS05 OLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DS05 OLT expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DS05 OLT?
The MOT on DS05 OLT expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DS05 OLT done?
DS05 OLT was recorded at 223,405 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 11,080 miles a year.
Has DS05 OLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS05 OLT has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on DS05 OLT 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 DS05 OLT find?
DS05 OLT passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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