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BMW X3

Bronze · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

S6 DESMOT history

S6 DES is a bronze diesel BMW X3 first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

S6 DES bronze BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
178,409 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 DES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 DES was last recorded at 178,409 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 9,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,283 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,126 miles
Average per year
12,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,409 miles
  • 2025 – 169,283 miles
  • 2024 – 161,800 miles
  • 2023 – 153,943 miles
  • 2022 – 138,921 miles
  • 2021 – 126,451 miles
  • 2020 – 116,897 miles
  • 2019 – 95,735 miles
  • 2018 – 76,515 miles
  • 2017 – 58,381 miles
  • 2016 – 46,098 miles
  • 2015 – 34,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,409 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads look low,unable to fully inspect without removing wheels (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    178,409 miles
    Test number
    897127632861
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail178,409 miles (+9,126)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,409 miles
    Test number
    800517461303
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,283 miles (+7,483)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,283 miles
    Test number
    305733923074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,800 miles (+7,857)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,800 miles
    Test number
    967187247414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,943 miles
    Test number
    760946229373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail153,943 miles (+15,022)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,943 miles
    Test number
    119741728529
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass138,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,921 miles
    Test number
    564560838120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,921 miles (+12,470)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,921 miles
    Test number
    137225201544
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass126,451 miles (+9,554)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,451 miles
    Test number
    448688719214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,897 miles (+21,162)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,897 miles
    Test number
    645273662320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,735 miles (+19,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,735 miles
    Test number
    871739448926
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass76,515 miles (+18,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,515 miles
    Test number
    566930791138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass58,381 miles (+12,283)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,381 miles
    Test number
    758060384074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,098 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,098 miles
    Test number
    109889332823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads look low,unable to fully inspect without removing wheels (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail46,088 miles (+11,147)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,088 miles
    Test number
    627084255522
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads look low,unable to fully inspect without removing wheels (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass34,941 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,941 miles
    Test number
    268970825111
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail34,941 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,941 miles
    Test number
    898244115158
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S6 DES

Does S6 DES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 DES is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 DES?
The MOT on S6 DES is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 DES done?
S6 DES was recorded at 178,409 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 12,468 miles a year.
Has S6 DES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 DES has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S6 DES 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 S6 DES find?
S6 DES passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor.

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