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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S6 UDLMOT history

S6 UDL is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 27 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

S6 UDL grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
154,265 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 UDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 UDL was last recorded at 154,265 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,248 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
8,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,265 miles
  • 2025 – 149,214 miles
  • 2024 – 144,289 miles
  • 2023 – 139,324 miles
  • 2022 – 134,042 miles
  • 2021 – 127,043 miles
  • 2020 – 123,037 miles
  • 2019 – 112,335 miles
  • 2018 – 102,888 miles
  • 2017 – 92,455 miles
  • 2016 – 82,170 miles
  • 2015 – 67,108 miles
  • 2014 – 51,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,265 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake discs wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,265 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    154,265 miles
    Test number
    335155052647
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs worn

  2. Fail154,248 miles (+5,034)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,248 miles
    Test number
    225185522781
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs worn

  3. Pass149,214 miles (+4,925)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,214 miles
    Test number
    387544203088
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindsceen washers poor

  4. Pass144,289 miles (+4,965)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,289 miles
    Test number
    562711446956
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass139,324 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,324 miles
    Test number
    240032238523
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail139,324 miles (+5,282)2 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,324 miles
    Test number
    380773484024
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass134,042 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,042 miles
    Test number
    955625744393
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail134,036 miles (+6,993)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,036 miles
    Test number
    738551549845
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass127,043 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,043 miles
    Test number
    533173206293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Non-repairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail127,043 miles (+4,006)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,043 miles
    Test number
    260737448481
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Non-repairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass123,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,037 miles
    Test number
    299579613900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail123,037 miles (+10,702)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,037 miles
    Test number
    284405540174
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass112,335 miles (+9,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,335 miles
    Test number
    400964499153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass102,888 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,888 miles
    Test number
    856729861165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail102,834 miles (+10,379)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,834 miles
    Test number
    832004128941
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass92,455 miles (+10,285)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,455 miles
    Test number
    654355588689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,170 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,170 miles
    Test number
    675984049994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,158 miles (+15,050)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,158 miles
    Test number
    188385973974
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass67,108 miles (+15,155)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,108 miles
    Test number
    196333535112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has deep cut to cords
    • NoteO/s rear tyre has deep cut to cords

  20. Pass51,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,953 miles
    Test number
    946924834155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 UDL

Does S6 UDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 UDL is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 UDL?
The MOT on S6 UDL is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 UDL done?
S6 UDL was recorded at 154,265 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 8,662 miles a year.
Has S6 UDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 UDL has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S6 UDL 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 UDL find?
S6 UDL passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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