BMW X3
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc
S9 BMBMOT history
S9 BMB is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 28 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,132 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 137,132 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,877 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S9 BMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S9 BMB was last recorded at 137,132 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 10,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,479 miles · 8 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,653 miles
- Average per year
- 8,877 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,132 miles
- 2025 – 126,479 miles
- 2024 – 120,305 miles
- 2023 – 111,527 miles
- 2022 – 101,196 miles
- 2021 – 92,230 miles
- 2020 – 84,402 miles
- 2019 – 73,511 miles
- 2018 – 61,106 miles
- 2017 – 61,045 miles
- 2016 – 57,628 miles
- 2015 – 35,620 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,132 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) thrust piece
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, 2020–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,132 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 137,132 miles
- Test number
- 938218093180
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) thrust piece
Fail137,129 miles (+10,650)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,129 miles
- Test number
- 434063340339
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) thrust piece
Pass126,479 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 126,479 miles
- Test number
- 489293708381
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail126,477 miles (+6,172)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,477 miles
- Test number
- 892313412960
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,305 miles (+8,778)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 120,305 miles
- Test number
- 239088545550
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass111,527 miles (+10,331)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 111,527 miles
- Test number
- 853769747057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass101,196 miles (+8,966)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 101,196 miles
- Test number
- 778825144251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,230 miles (+7,828)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 92,230 miles
- Test number
- 681347647549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,402 miles (+73)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 84,402 miles
- Test number
- 536773727928
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail84,329 miles (+10,818)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,329 miles
- Test number
- 982016036094
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorService brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,511 miles (+12,405)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,511 miles
- Test number
- 592188580886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,106 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 61,106 miles
- Test number
- 637420218577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,045 miles (+3,417)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 61,045 miles
- Test number
- 303217660028
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on inner edge
Pass57,628 miles (+7,104)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 57,628 miles
- Test number
- 182730761605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,524 miles (+14,904)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 50,524 miles
- Test number
- 789448978637
- AdvisoryFront and rear number plates delaminating
- AdvisoryO/S/R tyre worn on outer edge, several small cuts in tread and nail in tyre
Pass35,620 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 35,620 miles
- Test number
- 595004515169
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about S9 BMB
- Does S9 BMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 BMB is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S9 BMB?
- The MOT on S9 BMB is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S9 BMB done?
- S9 BMB was recorded at 137,132 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 8,877 miles a year.
- Has S9 BMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S9 BMB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on S9 BMB 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 S9 BMB find?
- S9 BMB passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s) thrust piece.
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