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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S3 XHWMOT history

S3 XHW is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 80,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

S3 XHW grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,817 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XHW was last recorded at 80,817 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,817 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,817 miles
  • 2024 – 63,111 miles
  • 2022 – 53,389 miles
  • 2021 – 47,089 miles
  • 2020 – 44,171 miles
  • 2019 – 41,865 miles
  • 2018 – 36,747 miles
  • 2017 – 32,145 miles
  • 2016 – 28,555 miles
  • 2015 – 23,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,817 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,817 miles
    Test number
    706682490219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,817 miles (+17,706)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,817 miles
    Test number
    463395478058
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass63,111 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,111 miles
    Test number
    545940595082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    59,440 miles
    Test number
    417417845074
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  5. Fail59,440 miles (+6,051)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,440 miles
    Test number
    381903524360
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  6. Pass53,389 miles (+6,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,389 miles
    Test number
    938348415069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass47,089 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,089 miles
    Test number
    147912413549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,171 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,171 miles
    Test number
    947798016672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,865 miles
    Test number
    998690132805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,865 miles (+5,118)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,865 miles
    Test number
    814830617787
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass36,747 miles (+4,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,747 miles
    Test number
    616177433929
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
  12. Pass32,145 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,145 miles
    Test number
    757128986847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,555 miles (+5,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,555 miles
    Test number
    525543548704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass23,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,476 miles
    Test number
    188767767409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 XHW

Does S3 XHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XHW is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 XHW?
The MOT on S3 XHW is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XHW done?
S3 XHW was recorded at 80,817 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,694 miles a year.
Has S3 XHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XHW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 XHW 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 S3 XHW find?
S3 XHW passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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