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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

J66 JAEMOT history

J66 JAE is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

J66 JAE black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
133,747 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 JAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 JAE was last recorded at 133,747 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,747 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,747 miles
  • 2025 – 130,771 miles
  • 2024 – 127,065 miles
  • 2023 – 123,727 miles
  • 2021 – 119,215 miles
  • 2020 – 115,363 miles
  • 2019 – 111,214 miles
  • 2018 – 107,144 miles
  • 2017 – 101,979 miles
  • 2016 – 94,373 miles
  • 2015 – 86,316 miles
  • 2014 – 79,268 miles
  • 2013 – 69,915 miles
  • 2012 – 62,158 miles
  • 2011 – 52,231 miles
  • 2010 – 43,577 miles
  • 2009 – 34,843 miles
  • 2008 – 26,397 miles
  • 2007 – 17,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,747 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside hand brake recording low effort / long travel on handbrake leverRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • General corrosion to suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,747 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    133,747 miles
    Test number
    709581355197
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside hand brake recording low effort / long travel on handbrake lever

  2. Fail133,747 miles (+2,976)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,747 miles
    Test number
    678978756230
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside hand brake recording low effort / long travel on handbrake lever

  3. Pass130,771 miles (+20)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    130,771 miles
    Test number
    627912381867
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail130,751 miles (+3,686)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,751 miles
    Test number
    652150491946
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass127,065 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,065 miles
    Test number
    221519116752
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working half not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail127,065 miles (+3,338)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,065 miles
    Test number
    983114550859
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working half not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,727 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,727 miles
    Test number
    960841177245
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension components

  8. Fail123,727 miles (+4,512)1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,727 miles
    Test number
    276968365859
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension components

  9. Pass119,215 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,215 miles
    Test number
    329493828684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,363 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,363 miles
    Test number
    727332893871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,214 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,214 miles
    Test number
    599913859224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,144 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,144 miles
    Test number
    189379939938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,979 miles (+7,606)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,979 miles
    Test number
    477059422356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,373 miles (+8,057)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,373 miles
    Test number
    826923739234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,316 miles (+7,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,316 miles
    Test number
    391504220219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass79,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,268 miles
    Test number
    485042144347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,268 miles (+9,353)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,268 miles
    Test number
    495342444423
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  18. Pass69,915 miles (+7,757)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,915 miles
    Test number
    249645043384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,158 miles
    Test number
    605288542332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,158 miles (+9,927)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,158 miles
    Test number
    109738742319
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass52,231 miles (+8,654)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    899081341331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,577 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,577 miles
    Test number
    564850450360
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail43,499 miles (+8,656)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,499 miles
    Test number
    860757340341
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass34,843 miles (+8,446)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,843 miles
    Test number
    323490139369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,397 miles
    Test number
    451446638326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,397 miles (+9,098)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,397 miles
    Test number
    243813938386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,299 miles
    Test number
    391762057314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 JAE

Does J66 JAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 JAE is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 JAE?
The MOT on J66 JAE is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 JAE done?
J66 JAE was recorded at 133,747 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 6,356 miles a year.
Has J66 JAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 JAE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 JAE 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 J66 JAE find?
J66 JAE passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside hand brake recording low effort / long travel on handbrake lever.

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