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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S8 DKPMOT history

S8 DKP is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 241,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

S8 DKP blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
241,196 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 DKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 DKP was last recorded at 241,196 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 15,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,363 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15,833 miles
Average per year
12,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,196 miles
  • 2025 – 225,363 miles
  • 2024 – 209,017 miles
  • 2023 – 191,056 miles
  • 2022 – 175,252 miles
  • 2021 – 162,340 miles
  • 2020 – 153,093 miles
  • 2019 – 135,380 miles
  • 2018 – 116,958 miles
  • 2017 – 111,585 miles
  • 2016 – 106,079 miles
  • 2015 – 97,907 miles
  • 2014 – 89,685 miles
  • 2013 – 81,920 miles
  • 2012 – 70,894 miles
  • 2011 – 60,097 miles
  • 2010 – 47,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,196 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear driveshaft boots deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside parking brake weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear exhaust offside rubber split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,196 miles (+15,833)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    241,196 miles
    Test number
    499794227160
    • AdvisoryBoth rear driveshaft boots deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass225,363 miles (+16,346)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    225,363 miles
    Test number
    506447671242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass209,017 miles (+17,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    209,017 miles
    Test number
    673616626348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass191,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    191,056 miles
    Test number
    304503868038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail191,056 miles (+15,804)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,056 miles
    Test number
    233544263129
    • Repaired at testNearside Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass175,252 miles (+12,912)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    175,252 miles
    Test number
    370621308305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass162,340 miles (+9,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    162,340 miles
    Test number
    520242694268
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass153,093 miles (+17,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,093 miles
    Test number
    820196232946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,380 miles (+18,422)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    135,380 miles
    Test number
    783989308416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,958 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,958 miles
    Test number
    983340800618
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake weak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust offside rubber split

  11. Fail116,958 miles (+5,373)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,958 miles
    Test number
    599941758236
    • FailureRear coil spring fractured both coil springs (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advisory (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake weak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust offside rubber split

  12. Pass111,585 miles (+5,506)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,585 miles
    Test number
    656534872062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass106,079 miles (+8,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,079 miles
    Test number
    651870475715
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass97,907 miles (+8,222)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,907 miles
    Test number
    978471215185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,685 miles (+7,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,685 miles
    Test number
    666034014161
    • 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)

  16. Pass81,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,920 miles
    Test number
    476286583043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,920 miles (+11,026)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,920 miles
    Test number
    687766983064
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass70,894 miles (+10,797)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,894 miles
    Test number
    737297582062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,097 miles (+12,850)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,097 miles
    Test number
    938543981079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,247 miles
    Test number
    144328370026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 DKP

Does S8 DKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 DKP is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 DKP?
The MOT on S8 DKP is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 DKP done?
S8 DKP was recorded at 241,196 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 12,143 miles a year.
Has S8 DKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 DKP has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 DKP 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 S8 DKP find?
S8 DKP passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: both rear driveshaft boots deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, and 2 more.

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