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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

PRC 272MOT history

PRC 272 is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

PRC 272 black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
130,909 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PRC 272
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PRC 272 was last recorded at 130,909 miles on 19 May 2026, 16,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,205 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
16,704 miles
Average per year
6,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,909 miles
  • 2025 – 114,205 miles
  • 2024 – 99,585 miles
  • 2023 – 92,771 miles
  • 2021 – 91,288 miles
  • 2020 – 89,945 miles
  • 2019 – 87,507 miles
  • 2018 – 83,827 miles
  • 2017 – 79,712 miles
  • 2016 – 75,712 miles
  • 2015 – 70,642 miles
  • 2014 – 65,735 miles
  • 2013 – 58,097 miles
  • 2012 – 52,075 miles
  • 2011 – 43,811 miles
  • 2010 – 35,207 miles
  • 2009 – 29,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,909 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,909 miles (+16,704)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,909 miles
    Test number
    591576674899
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,205 miles (+14,620)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,205 miles
    Test number
    513684082221
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corroded

  3. Pass99,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,585 miles
    Test number
    420235725268
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryVarious steering, brakes and suspension components corrored

  4. Fail99,585 miles (+6,814)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,585 miles
    Test number
    106389108378
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryVarious steering, brakes and suspension components corrored

  5. Pass92,771 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,771 miles
    Test number
    457000676744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,767 miles (+1,479)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,767 miles
    Test number
    856782343714
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,288 miles (+1,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,288 miles
    Test number
    853309151247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass89,945 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,945 miles
    Test number
    187747141518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,507 miles (+3,680)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,507 miles
    Test number
    105545965486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,827 miles
    Test number
    806540954283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,827 miles (+4,115)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,827 miles
    Test number
    734382107560
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass79,712 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,712 miles
    Test number
    854117115357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,712 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,712 miles
    Test number
    947628998767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,642 miles (+4,907)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,642 miles
    Test number
    526717250384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,735 miles (+7,638)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    838778984248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,097 miles (+6,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,097 miles
    Test number
    326418363444
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass52,075 miles (+8,264)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,075 miles
    Test number
    516181272207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,811 miles (+8,604)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,811 miles
    Test number
    275465861200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,207 miles (+38)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,207 miles
    Test number
    793443770264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil on undertray posible leak

  20. Fail35,169 miles (+6,100)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,169 miles
    Test number
    624751970276
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil on undertray posible leak

  21. Pass29,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,069 miles
    Test number
    262638679267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PRC 272

What vehicle is registration PRC 272 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PRC 272 on a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Sept 2006. 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 PRC 272 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PRC 272 is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on PRC 272?
The MOT on PRC 272 is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PRC 272 done?
PRC 272 was recorded at 130,909 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 6,128 miles a year.
Has PRC 272 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PRC 272 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on PRC 272 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 PRC 272 find?
PRC 272 passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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