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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S26 OWSMOT history

S26 OWS is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 92,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S26 OWS black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,803 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 OWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 OWS was last recorded at 92,803 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,798 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,803 miles
  • 2025 – 79,780 miles
  • 2024 – 71,075 miles
  • 2023 – 62,240 miles
  • 2022 – 58,457 miles
  • 2021 – 50,987 miles
  • 2020 – 45,056 miles
  • 2019 – 38,200 miles
  • 2018 – 31,875 miles
  • 2017 – 26,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,803 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,803 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,803 miles
    Test number
    758368333585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail92,798 miles (+13,018)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,798 miles
    Test number
    266943489933
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass79,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,780 miles
    Test number
    158738649294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail79,780 miles (+8,705)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,780 miles
    Test number
    718010010152
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass71,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,075 miles
    Test number
    203299253155
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail71,075 miles (+8,835)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,075 miles
    Test number
    323504645552
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,240 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,240 miles
    Test number
    247115336561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,457 miles (+7,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,457 miles
    Test number
    827507156375
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured light output dim (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass50,987 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,987 miles
    Test number
    819476882368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,056 miles (+6,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,056 miles
    Test number
    809779952561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater unit has condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater unit has condensation

  11. Pass38,200 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,200 miles
    Test number
    813267562916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,875 miles (+5,697)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,875 miles
    Test number
    558639449687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limits of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cracking to road surface but not deep enough to reach cords or ply
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limits of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has cracking to road surface but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

  13. Pass26,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,178 miles
    Test number
    496439590786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 OWS

Does S26 OWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 OWS is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 OWS?
The MOT on S26 OWS is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 OWS done?
S26 OWS was recorded at 92,803 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 7,460 miles a year.
Has S26 OWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 OWS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 OWS 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 S26 OWS find?
S26 OWS passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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