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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

S30 CYSMOT history

S30 CYS is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

S30 CYS black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2025
Mileage
118,190 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 CYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S30 CYS was last recorded at 118,190 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 12,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,848 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
12,342 miles
Average per year
5,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,190 miles
  • 2024 – 105,848 miles
  • 2023 – 94,171 miles
  • 2022 – 87,436 miles
  • 2021 – 76,585 miles
  • 2020 – 73,643 miles
  • 2019 – 71,382 miles
  • 2018 – 67,762 miles
  • 2016 – 64,156 miles
  • 2014 – 62,407 miles
  • 2013 – 59,308 miles
  • 2012 – 54,713 miles
  • 2011 – 50,623 miles
  • 2010 – 46,064 miles
  • 2009 – 39,810 miles
  • 2008 – 34,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,190 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened fouling anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low highly recommend change!!!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,190 miles (+12,342)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,190 miles
    Test number
    693414050899
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened fouling anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass105,848 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,848 miles
    Test number
    100020362202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail105,809 miles (+11,638)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,809 miles
    Test number
    314942164286
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened hiting on anti rollbar bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a slight splite (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass94,171 miles (+6,735)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,171 miles
    Test number
    603260257544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,436 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,436 miles
    Test number
    748496596895
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low highly recommend change!!! (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail87,436 miles (+10,851)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,436 miles
    Test number
    399597571890
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low highly recommend change!!! (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass76,585 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,585 miles
    Test number
    636409710741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,643 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,643 miles
    Test number
    861314876547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,382 miles (+3,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,382 miles
    Test number
    298809045623
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass67,762 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,762 miles
    Test number
    340237517950
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/f c.v gaiter slight leak
  11. Fail67,745 miles (+3,589)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,745 miles
    Test number
    132036632291
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/f c.v gaiter slight leak
  12. Pass64,156 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,156 miles
    Test number
    595734772759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,407 miles (+3,099)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,407 miles
    Test number
    166853184275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,308 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,308 miles
    Test number
    487482863411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,713 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,713 miles
    Test number
    536800952352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,623 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,623 miles
    Test number
    309227751345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,064 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,064 miles
    Test number
    500970750391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,810 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,810 miles
    Test number
    433461759479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,014 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,014 miles
    Test number
    111856668352
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Note2nd child seat fitted
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  20. Fail34,014 miles (+8,098)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,014 miles
    Test number
    411875868381
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Note2nd child seat fitted
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  21. Pass25,916 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,916 miles
    Test number
    364313208031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S30 CYS

Does S30 CYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 CYS expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 CYS?
The MOT on S30 CYS expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 CYS done?
S30 CYS was recorded at 118,190 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 5,344 miles a year.
Has S30 CYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 CYS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S30 CYS 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 S30 CYS find?
S30 CYS failed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 8 more.

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