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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

M30 BDCMOT history

M30 BDC is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 31 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 85,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

M30 BDC black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,498 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M30 BDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M30 BDC was last recorded at 85,498 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 5,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,413 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,085 miles
Average per year
6,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,498 miles
  • 2025 – 80,413 miles
  • 2024 – 75,200 miles
  • 2022 – 68,623 miles
  • 2021 – 58,286 miles
  • 2019 – 51,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,498 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 21 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,498 miles (+5,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,498 miles
    Test number
    217738639046
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass80,413 miles (+5,213)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,413 miles
    Test number
    696063687317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,200 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,200 miles
    Test number
    120953492102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,192 miles (+6,569)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,192 miles
    Test number
    933603153177
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,623 miles (+4,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,623 miles
    Test number
    534369112824
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass63,815 miles (+5,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,815 miles
    Test number
    248118010711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass58,286 miles (+6,593)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,286 miles
    Test number
    579767399990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,693 miles (+10,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,693 miles
    Test number
    467676450449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass41,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    41,644 miles
    Test number
    276773812876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M30 BDC

Does M30 BDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M30 BDC is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on M30 BDC?
The MOT on M30 BDC is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M30 BDC done?
M30 BDC was recorded at 85,498 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 6,622 miles a year.
Has M30 BDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M30 BDC has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on M30 BDC 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 M30 BDC find?
M30 BDC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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