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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

K70 BULMOT history

K70 BUL is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 2 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

K70 BUL grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
109,375 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 BUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 BUL was last recorded at 109,375 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 5,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,572 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,803 miles
Average per year
8,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,375 miles
  • 2025 – 103,572 miles
  • 2024 – 95,497 miles
  • 2023 – 94,003 miles
  • 2022 – 89,674 miles
  • 2021 – 82,074 miles
  • 2020 – 76,273 miles
  • 2019 – 67,004 miles
  • 2018 – 54,044 miles
  • 2017 – 41,486 miles
  • 2016 – 28,987 miles
  • 2015 – 15,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,375 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside and offside front brake reaction arm bushes starting to deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight movement in offside front rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,375 miles (+5,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    109,375 miles
    Test number
    670948992947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass103,572 miles (+8,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,572 miles
    Test number
    986638391966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass95,497 miles (+1,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,497 miles
    Test number
    842194367781
    • 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))

  4. Pass94,003 miles (+4,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    341538978963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass89,674 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,674 miles
    Test number
    844865352540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,663 miles (+7,589)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    509014237296
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,074 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,074 miles
    Test number
    289344052898
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake reaction arm bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySlight movement in offside front rack

  8. Fail82,033 miles (+5,760)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,033 miles
    Test number
    578310152776
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake reaction arm bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySlight movement in offside front rack

  9. Pass76,273 miles (+9,269)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,273 miles
    Test number
    692700685393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,004 miles
    Test number
    759806014996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,004 miles (+12,960)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,004 miles
    Test number
    775051173459
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass54,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,044 miles
    Test number
    488729235556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,044 miles (+12,558)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,044 miles
    Test number
    122384402998
    • 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)

  14. Pass41,486 miles (+12,499)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,486 miles
    Test number
    522436954730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,987 miles (+13,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,987 miles
    Test number
    703313539035
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  16. Pass15,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,572 miles
    Test number
    216597545473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K70 BUL

Does K70 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 BUL is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K70 BUL?
The MOT on K70 BUL is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K70 BUL done?
K70 BUL was recorded at 109,375 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 8,514 miles a year.
Has K70 BUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 BUL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on K70 BUL 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 K70 BUL find?
K70 BUL passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play.

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