BMW X3
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
J9 ELXMOT history
J9 ELX is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 7 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,459 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 97,459 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,300 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 ELX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 7 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 ELX was last recorded at 97,459 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 7,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,925 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,534 miles
- Average per year
- 7,300 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,459 miles
- 2025 – 89,925 miles
- 2024 – 83,423 miles
- 2023 – 78,021 miles
- 2022 – 70,270 miles
- 2021 – 60,244 miles
- 2020 – 55,400 miles
- 2019 – 48,859 miles
- 2018 – 40,961 miles
- 2017 – 30,974 miles
- 2016 – 24,781 miles
- 2015 – 17,635 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 10 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,459 miles (+7,534)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 97,459 miles
- Test number
- 209009757939
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass89,925 miles (+153)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 89,925 miles
- Test number
- 615491429511
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail89,772 miles (+6,349)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,772 miles
- Test number
- 422787972336
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass83,423 miles (+5,402)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 83,423 miles
- Test number
- 245915279563
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass78,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 78,021 miles
- Test number
- 728066674985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,021 miles (+7,751)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,021 miles
- Test number
- 314641255881
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass70,270 miles (+10,026)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 70,270 miles
- Test number
- 749455730013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 60,244 miles
- Test number
- 920291122482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,244 miles (+4,844)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,244 miles
- Test number
- 486996650788
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass55,400 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 55,400 miles
- Test number
- 583562978333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,400 miles (+6,541)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,400 miles
- Test number
- 853040411332
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass48,859 miles (+7,898)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 48,859 miles
- Test number
- 601391651004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,961 miles (+9,987)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 40,961 miles
- Test number
- 204334194295
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass30,974 miles (+6,193)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 30,974 miles
- Test number
- 353484575974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,781 miles (+7,146)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 24,781 miles
- Test number
- 984782949583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,635 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 17,635 miles
- Test number
- 972621347290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J9 ELX
- Does J9 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 ELX is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 ELX?
- The MOT on J9 ELX is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J9 ELX done?
- J9 ELX was recorded at 97,459 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 7,300 miles a year.
- Has J9 ELX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 ELX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on J9 ELX 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 J9 ELX find?
- J9 ELX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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