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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

S8 VRXMOT history

S8 VRX is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 143,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

S8 VRX grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
143,917 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 VRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 VRX was last recorded at 143,917 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,857 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
15,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,917 miles
  • 2025 – 129,365 miles
  • 2024 – 113,667 miles
  • 2023 – 94,175 miles
  • 2022 – 76,331 miles
  • 2021 – 55,334 miles
  • 2020 – 49,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,917 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,917 miles (+60)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    143,917 miles
    Test number
    873115532924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail143,857 miles (+14,492)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,857 miles
    Test number
    534459676294
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass129,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    129,365 miles
    Test number
    252491503368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,364 miles (+15,697)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,364 miles
    Test number
    469542923712
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass113,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    113,667 miles
    Test number
    210923220579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,667 miles (+19,492)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,667 miles
    Test number
    315725822104
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Main beam bulb insecure
  7. Pass94,175 miles (+17,844)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,175 miles
    Test number
    873329644888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,331 miles (+20,997)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,331 miles
    Test number
    262068328724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    55,334 miles
    Test number
    664866810971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,334 miles (+5,889)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,334 miles
    Test number
    384913724629
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass49,445 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,445 miles
    Test number
    399228737208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a deep split in tread - not yet exposing ply/cords
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass65,267 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    65,267 km
    Test number
    783239639316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 VRX

Does S8 VRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 VRX is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 VRX?
The MOT on S8 VRX is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 VRX done?
S8 VRX was recorded at 143,917 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 15,749 miles a year.
Has S8 VRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 VRX has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 VRX 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 VRX find?
S8 VRX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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