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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S8 NKNMOT history

S8 NKN is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 14 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

S8 NKN silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
83,411 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 NKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 NKN was last recorded at 83,411 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,407 miles · 26 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,411 miles
  • 2025 – 71,782 miles
  • 2024 – 66,820 miles
  • 2023 – 62,731 miles
  • 2022 – 59,254 miles
  • 2021 – 55,588 miles
  • 2020 – 53,827 miles
  • 2019 – 49,242 miles
  • 2018 – 44,300 miles
  • 2017 – 38,872 miles
  • 2016 – 32,371 miles
  • 2014 – 24,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,411 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded 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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,411 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    83,411 miles
    Test number
    340089868471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail83,407 miles (+11,625)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,407 miles
    Test number
    125074987014
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass71,782 miles (+2,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,782 miles
    Test number
    499011261872
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass69,002 miles (+2,182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,002 miles
    Test number
    678503763715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted
  5. Pass66,820 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,820 miles
    Test number
    396253294047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,731 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,731 miles
    Test number
    244964925582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,254 miles
    Test number
    454408168592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,253 miles (+3,665)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    641429436487
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass55,588 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,588 miles
    Test number
    178919544158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,827 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,827 miles
    Test number
    748063877202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,242 miles (+4,942)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,242 miles
    Test number
    270074739849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,300 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,300 miles
    Test number
    313805471578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,872 miles (+6,501)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,872 miles
    Test number
    807399987969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,371 miles (+8,305)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,371 miles
    Test number
    765278120507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,066 miles
    Test number
    286031964203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 NKN

Does S8 NKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 NKN is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 NKN?
The MOT on S8 NKN is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 NKN done?
S8 NKN was recorded at 83,411 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
Has S8 NKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 NKN has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 NKN 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 NKN find?
S8 NKN passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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