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BMW X3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

PAX 856MOT history

PAX 856 is a blue petrol BMW X3 first used on 22 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

PAX 856 blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,961 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAX 856
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAX 856 was last recorded at 114,961 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 4,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,136 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,825 miles
Average per year
4,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,961 miles
  • 2024 – 110,136 miles
  • 2023 – 106,906 miles
  • 2022 – 103,236 miles
  • 2021 – 100,484 miles
  • 2020 – 96,814 miles
  • 2019 – 91,629 miles
  • 2018 – 87,979 miles
  • 2017 – 84,887 miles
  • 2016 – 79,677 miles
  • 2015 – 75,745 miles
  • 2014 – 72,104 miles
  • 2013 – 68,845 miles
  • 2012 – 64,284 miles
  • 2011 – 61,024 miles
  • 2010 – 57,279 miles
  • 2009 – 53,536 miles
  • 2008 – 40,196 miles
  • 2007 – 33,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,961 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,961 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,961 miles
    Test number
    404364137743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,136 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,136 miles
    Test number
    565080455499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,906 miles (+3,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,906 miles
    Test number
    316713429293
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass103,236 miles (+2,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,236 miles
    Test number
    837065572065
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,484 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,484 miles
    Test number
    759969749719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,814 miles
    Test number
    931019808566
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

  7. Fail96,814 miles (+5,185)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,814 miles
    Test number
    898902861089
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

  8. Pass91,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,629 miles
    Test number
    895396865539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,629 miles (+3,650)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,629 miles
    Test number
    743876812390
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing possibly under the seat (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass87,979 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,979 miles
    Test number
    537871777314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,887 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,887 miles
    Test number
    260962147513
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail84,887 miles (+5,210)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,887 miles
    Test number
    743496951697
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass79,677 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,677 miles
    Test number
    971828835494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,745 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,745 miles
    Test number
    215430055481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,104 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,104 miles
    Test number
    447887644196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail72,104 miles (+3,259)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,104 miles
    Test number
    129397144165
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass68,845 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,845 miles
    Test number
    397942053152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,284 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,284 miles
    Test number
    869847842189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    106508241139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,024 miles (+3,745)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    587928041187
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass57,279 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,279 miles
    Test number
    302021040112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,536 miles (+13,340)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,536 miles
    Test number
    623366049146
    • NoteOil level close to minimum mark
    • NoteRoad tax currently displayed on vehicle expires in 7 (or less) days

  23. Pass40,196 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,196 miles
    Test number
    882491158176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,420 miles
    Test number
    130116787141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PAX 856

What vehicle is registration PAX 856 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAX 856 on a blue petrol BMW X3 first used on 22 Jul 2004. 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 PAX 856 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PAX 856 is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on PAX 856?
The MOT on PAX 856 is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PAX 856 done?
PAX 856 was recorded at 114,961 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,424 miles a year.
Has PAX 856 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAX 856 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on PAX 856 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 PAX 856 find?
PAX 856 passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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