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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

NJ 7MOT history

NJ 7 is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 2 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 110,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

NJ 7 black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
110,145 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NJ 7
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
2 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NJ 7 was last recorded at 110,145 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 11,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,055 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,090 miles
Average per year
9,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,145 miles
  • 2025 – 99,055 miles
  • 2024 – 89,363 miles
  • 2023 – 82,145 miles
  • 2022 – 75,689 miles
  • 2021 – 66,947 miles
  • 2020 – 58,895 miles
  • 2019 – 41,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,145 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (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 Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,145 miles (+11,090)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    110,145 miles
    Test number
    223038336806
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  2. Pass99,055 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,055 miles
    Test number
    856447150615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail99,055 miles (+9,692)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,055 miles
    Test number
    331732735011
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Self levelling connecting arm broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass89,363 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,363 miles
    Test number
    773483738448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap not connected (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Fail89,363 miles (+7,218)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,363 miles
    Test number
    745070714418
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap not connected (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass82,145 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,145 miles
    Test number
    523519340914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail82,143 miles (+6,454)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,143 miles
    Test number
    258051021033
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass75,689 miles (+8,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,689 miles
    Test number
    663640921645
    • 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))
  9. Pass66,947 miles (+8,052)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,947 miles
    Test number
    624814999477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,895 miles (+17,781)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,895 miles
    Test number
    856264206528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass41,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,114 miles
    Test number
    992981113832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NJ 7

What vehicle is registration NJ 7 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NJ 7 on a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 2 Mar 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NJ 7 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NJ 7 is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on NJ 7?
The MOT on NJ 7 is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NJ 7 done?
NJ 7 was recorded at 110,145 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 9,229 miles a year.
Has NJ 7 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NJ 7 has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on NJ 7 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 NJ 7 find?
NJ 7 passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed.

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