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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S40 BDTMOT history

S40 BDT is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2024.

S40 BDT black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2025
Mileage
155,447 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 BDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2025
Latest MOT test
9 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 BDT was last recorded at 155,447 miles on 9 May 2024, 18,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,682 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
18,765 miles
Average per year
7,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,447 miles
  • 2022 – 136,682 miles
  • 2021 – 129,220 miles
  • 2020 – 125,342 miles
  • 2019 – 121,436 miles
  • 2018 – 116,602 miles
  • 2017 – 107,896 miles
  • 2016 – 101,520 miles
  • 2015 – 93,953 miles
  • 2014 – 78,018 miles
  • 2013 – 69,344 miles
  • 2012 – 62,925 miles
  • 2011 – 54,580 miles
  • 2010 – 45,477 miles
  • 2009 – 43,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,447 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,447 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    155,447 miles
    Test number
    130799114300
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Fail155,434 miles (+18,752)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,434 miles
    Test number
    629511042282
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass136,682 miles (+7,462)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,682 miles
    Test number
    561549270423
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass129,220 miles (+3,878)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,220 miles
    Test number
    990377616046
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  5. Pass125,342 miles (+3,906)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,342 miles
    Test number
    273661159635
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass121,436 miles (+4,834)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,436 miles
    Test number
    212949577424
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass116,602 miles (+8,706)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,602 miles
    Test number
    225644896394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,896 miles (+6,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,896 miles
    Test number
    958046555582
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  9. Pass101,520 miles (+1,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,520 miles
    Test number
    282396735014
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass99,781 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,781 miles
    Test number
    199888596799
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Fail99,664 miles (+5,711)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,664 miles
    Test number
    972439836586
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass93,953 miles (+15,935)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,953 miles
    Test number
    635940915170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,018 miles (+8,674)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,018 miles
    Test number
    208540484089
    • NoteChip in the windscreen
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre is cracking & worn on the outer edge
  14. Pass69,344 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,344 miles
    Test number
    207668763067
    • NoteChip in the windscreen
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded
  15. Fail69,343 miles (+6,418)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,343 miles
    Test number
    155488763049
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChip in the windscreen
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded
  16. Pass62,925 miles (+8,345)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,925 miles
    Test number
    379862172023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChip in the windscreen
  17. Pass54,580 miles (+9,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,580 miles
    Test number
    537973971087
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass45,477 miles (+1,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,477 miles
    Test number
    443540470054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass43,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,504 miles
    Test number
    541660739377
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Fail43,504 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,504 miles
    Test number
    622880639372
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S40 BDT

Does S40 BDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 BDT expired on 8 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 BDT?
The MOT on S40 BDT expired on 8 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 BDT done?
S40 BDT was recorded at 155,447 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2024, an average of 7,747 miles a year.
Has S40 BDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 BDT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 BDT 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 S40 BDT find?
S40 BDT passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2024 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear nail in tyre.

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