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BMW X3

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,494 cc

DSK 518MOT history

DSK 518 is a silver petrol BMW X3 first used on 1 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 106,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

DSK 518 silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,585 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DSK 518
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DSK 518 was last recorded at 106,585 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 2,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,557 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,028 miles
Average per year
4,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,585 miles
  • 2025 – 104,557 miles
  • 2024 – 98,502 miles
  • 2023 – 94,790 miles
  • 2022 – 93,312 miles
  • 2019 – 84,153 miles
  • 2018 – 79,943 miles
  • 2017 – 71,453 miles
  • 2016 – 68,390 miles
  • 2015 – 62,989 miles
  • 2014 – 56,076 miles
  • 2013 – 52,226 miles
  • 2012 – 48,725 miles
  • 2011 – 35,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,585 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,585 miles (+2,028)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,585 miles
    Test number
    403162607399
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,557 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,557 miles
    Test number
    742572927425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,555 miles (+6,053)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,555 miles
    Test number
    164777997874
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads worring light on
    • AdvisoryRear no plates wornout

  4. Pass98,502 miles (+3,712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,502 miles
    Test number
    504689292535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass94,790 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,790 miles
    Test number
    267576033214
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail94,790 miles (+1,478)1 major3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,790 miles
    Test number
    713678707789
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass93,312 miles (+9,159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,312 miles
    Test number
    368730143658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass84,153 miles (+4,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,153 miles
    Test number
    465929138803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  9. Pass79,943 miles (+8,490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,943 miles
    Test number
    749061937992
    • AdvisoryALL TYRES PERISHING & CRACKED
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILLER CAP SEAL CRACKED & PERISHED
    • AdvisoryHEAD LAMP WASHERS MISSING
    • AdvisoryTPMS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

  10. Pass71,453 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,453 miles
    Test number
    450392377145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,390 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,390 miles
    Test number
    665276582771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,989 miles (+6,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,989 miles
    Test number
    962747592449
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass56,076 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,076 miles
    Test number
    805427974233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,226 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,226 miles
    Test number
    757675383298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,725 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,725 miles
    Test number
    676224992270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,723 miles (+3,795)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,723 miles
    Test number
    508201392286
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  17. Pass44,928 miles (+9,698)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,928 miles
    Test number
    717505942116
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear adult seat belt has not been checked due to having a child seat fitted.

  18. Pass35,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,230 miles
    Test number
    206959531413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,230 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,230 miles
    Test number
    957169031122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about DSK 518

What vehicle is registration DSK 518 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DSK 518 on a silver petrol BMW X3 first used on 1 Jun 2008. 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 DSK 518 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DSK 518 is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on DSK 518?
The MOT on DSK 518 is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DSK 518 done?
DSK 518 was recorded at 106,585 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 4,697 miles a year.
Has DSK 518 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DSK 518 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on DSK 518 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 DSK 518 find?
DSK 518 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm straight.

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