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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

S31 ADUMOT history

S31 ADU is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 15 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

S31 ADU black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,588 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 ADU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 ADU was last recorded at 116,588 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 3,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,373 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,215 miles
Average per year
5,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,588 miles
  • 2025 – 113,373 miles
  • 2024 – 111,255 miles
  • 2023 – 107,285 miles
  • 2022 – 104,157 miles
  • 2021 – 99,878 miles
  • 2020 – 98,757 miles
  • 2018 – 85,263 miles
  • 2017 – 80,689 miles
  • 2016 – 77,091 miles
  • 2015 – 72,345 miles
  • 2014 – 67,930 miles
  • 2013 – 63,172 miles
  • 2012 – 53,682 miles
  • 2011 – 43,105 miles
  • 2010 – 30,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,588 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,588 miles (+3,215)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,588 miles
    Test number
    167507998381
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,373 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,373 miles
    Test number
    961541758381
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail113,373 miles (+2,118)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,373 miles
    Test number
    578139860780
    • Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass111,255 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    111,255 miles
    Test number
    557947221266
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail111,255 miles (+3,970)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,255 miles
    Test number
    723226311346
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,285 miles (+3,128)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,285 miles
    Test number
    647501770771
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,157 miles (+4,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    104,157 miles
    Test number
    734452310212
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Engine under cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,878 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    99,878 miles
    Test number
    782241924300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,757 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,757 miles
    Test number
    508133642015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,755 miles (+2,553)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,755 miles
    Test number
    136294578856
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass96,202 miles (+10,939)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,202 miles
    Test number
    145842527886
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass85,263 miles (+4,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,263 miles
    Test number
    943398567134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCuts to o/s/f tyre

  13. Pass80,689 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,689 miles
    Test number
    475112238690
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail80,610 miles (+3,519)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,610 miles
    Test number
    941278422685
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass77,091 miles (+4,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,091 miles
    Test number
    417823084526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass72,345 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    445054289018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,930 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    785492134225
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  18. Fail67,926 miles (+4,754)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,926 miles
    Test number
    286741234281
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  19. Pass63,172 miles (+9,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,172 miles
    Test number
    997998743258
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass53,682 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,682 miles
    Test number
    638647452241
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail53,521 miles (+10,416)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,521 miles
    Test number
    365311752429
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass43,105 miles (+12,257)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,105 miles
    Test number
    709871151229
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pads front and rear becoming worn

  23. Pass30,848 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,848 miles
    Test number
    332119540480
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres becoming worn

Questions about S31 ADU

Does S31 ADU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 ADU is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 ADU?
The MOT on S31 ADU is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 ADU done?
S31 ADU was recorded at 116,588 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 5,340 miles a year.
Has S31 ADU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 ADU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S31 ADU 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 S31 ADU find?
S31 ADU passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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