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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

R66 BBCMOT history

R66 BBC is a grey petrol BMW X3 first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

R66 BBC grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
156,216 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R66 BBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R66 BBC was last recorded at 156,216 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 5,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,788 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,428 miles
Average per year
7,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,216 miles
  • 2023 – 150,788 miles
  • 2022 – 147,828 miles
  • 2021 – 146,451 miles
  • 2019 – 139,292 miles
  • 2018 – 136,451 miles
  • 2017 – 122,664 miles
  • 2016 – 109,083 miles
  • 2015 – 100,788 miles
  • 2014 – 93,459 miles
  • 2013 – 84,112 miles
  • 2012 – 73,881 miles
  • 2011 – 68,205 miles
  • 2010 – 62,054 miles
  • 2009 – 51,300 miles
  • 2008 – 48,606 miles
  • 2007 – 35,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,216 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    156,216 miles
    Test number
    430745898189
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail156,216 miles (+5,428)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,216 miles
    Test number
    541992003528
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass150,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,788 miles
    Test number
    303171178074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail150,788 miles (+2,960)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,788 miles
    Test number
    863400014307
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass147,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,828 miles
    Test number
    771398262416
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement immediately (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail147,828 miles (+1,377)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,828 miles
    Test number
    606309690849
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement immediately (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass146,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    200889832266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail146,451 miles (+7,159)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    779364244310
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass139,292 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,292 miles
    Test number
    687087375364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,451 miles (+13,787)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,451 miles
    Test number
    846574023719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,664 miles (+13,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,664 miles
    Test number
    456115744333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass109,083 miles (+8,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,083 miles
    Test number
    820073659792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak/under body covers fitted/engine bay covers fitted

  13. Pass100,788 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,788 miles
    Test number
    299733035102
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail100,788 miles (+7,329)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,788 miles
    Test number
    906853335176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass93,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,459 miles
    Test number
    199299134171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,459 miles (+9,347)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,459 miles
    Test number
    367029834152
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass84,112 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,112 miles
    Test number
    737479353196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail84,097 miles (+10,216)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,097 miles
    Test number
    217258953125
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass73,881 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,881 miles
    Test number
    645771372130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,205 miles (+6,151)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,205 miles
    Test number
    548861771153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBonnet release mechanism stiff
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and rear brake discs slightly worn and scored
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut and damaged on outer sidewall but not to cords
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass62,054 miles (+10,754)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    854972070183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,300 miles (+2,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,300 miles
    Test number
    334160789182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass48,606 miles (+12,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,606 miles
    Test number
    854190088140
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass35,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,988 miles
    Test number
    160496267160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,988 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,988 miles
    Test number
    322436067162
    • DangerousCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about R66 BBC

Does R66 BBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R66 BBC expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R66 BBC?
The MOT on R66 BBC expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R66 BBC done?
R66 BBC was recorded at 156,216 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 7,171 miles a year.
Has R66 BBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R66 BBC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on R66 BBC 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 R66 BBC find?
R66 BBC passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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