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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

F5 MSRMOT history

F5 MSR is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

F5 MSR grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
97,767 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 MSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 MSR was last recorded at 97,767 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 8,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,048 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,719 miles
Average per year
8,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,767 miles
  • 2025 – 89,048 miles
  • 2024 – 80,517 miles
  • 2023 – 71,267 miles
  • 2022 – 58,499 miles
  • 2021 – 47,464 miles
  • 2020 – 41,479 miles
  • 2019 – 32,757 miles
  • 2018 – 28,188 miles
  • 2017 – 21,791 miles
  • 2016 – 15,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,767 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    97,767 miles
    Test number
    833783195421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail97,767 miles (+8,719)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,767 miles
    Test number
    237882852533
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass89,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,048 miles
    Test number
    911055953675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,046 miles (+8,529)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,046 miles
    Test number
    292520385163
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass80,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,517 miles
    Test number
    729338762908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail80,515 miles (+9,248)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,515 miles
    Test number
    725698044609
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate inscure
  7. Pass71,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,267 miles
    Test number
    331564615552
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate inscure
  8. Fail71,267 miles (+12,768)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,267 miles
    Test number
    891563232591
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate inscure
  9. Pass58,499 miles (+11,035)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,499 miles
    Test number
    256858217484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,464 miles (+5,985)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,464 miles
    Test number
    938982357954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,479 miles (+8,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,479 miles
    Test number
    322793792372
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass32,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,757 miles
    Test number
    673541834557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail32,757 miles (+4,569)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,757 miles
    Test number
    449804771567
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass28,188 miles (+6,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    28,188 miles
    Test number
    861793819941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass21,791 miles (+6,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    21,791 miles
    Test number
    540397165857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  16. Pass15,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    15,448 miles
    Test number
    341723208325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 MSR

Does F5 MSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 MSR is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 MSR?
The MOT on F5 MSR is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 MSR done?
F5 MSR was recorded at 97,767 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 8,164 miles a year.
Has F5 MSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 MSR has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on F5 MSR 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 F5 MSR find?
F5 MSR passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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