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BMW X3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

SMR 878MOT history

SMR 878 is a grey petrol BMW X3 first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

SMR 878 grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,478 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SMR 878
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SMR 878 was last recorded at 87,478 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,474 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,478 miles
  • 2025 – 85,388 miles
  • 2024 – 82,973 miles
  • 2023 – 79,370 miles
  • 2022 – 76,484 miles
  • 2021 – 73,470 miles
  • 2020 – 71,644 miles
  • 2019 – 68,923 miles
  • 2018 – 63,890 miles
  • 2017 – 59,390 miles
  • 2016 – 54,928 miles
  • 2015 – 51,797 miles
  • 2014 – 46,600 miles
  • 2013 – 42,382 miles
  • 2012 – 39,860 miles
  • 2011 – 37,774 miles
  • 2010 – 35,578 miles
  • 2009 – 32,611 miles
  • 2008 – 29,901 miles
  • 2007 – 24,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,478 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,478 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    217464334374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,474 miles (+2,086)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,474 miles
    Test number
    301523960975
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass85,388 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,388 miles
    Test number
    416360491190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,973 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,973 miles
    Test number
    789887214761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,370 miles
    Test number
    160039283707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,370 miles (+2,886)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,370 miles
    Test number
    409588246453
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass76,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,484 miles
    Test number
    471395895720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,481 miles (+3,011)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,481 miles
    Test number
    963651198325
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass73,470 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    972088657776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,644 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,644 miles
    Test number
    560343947555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,923 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,923 miles
    Test number
    316335976737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,890 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,890 miles
    Test number
    705992364537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,390 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,390 miles
    Test number
    526450663696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,928 miles (+3,131)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,928 miles
    Test number
    436339271251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,797 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,797 miles
    Test number
    463010063463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,600 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,600 miles
    Test number
    219653854425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,382 miles (+2,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,382 miles
    Test number
    317458123105
    • 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)
  18. Pass39,860 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    836499022184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,774 miles (+2,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,774 miles
    Test number
    935682251144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass35,578 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,578 miles
    Test number
    172402150167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,611 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,611 miles
    Test number
    723614459177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,901 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,901 miles
    Test number
    364094058120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,059 miles
    Test number
    340446137183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SMR 878

What vehicle is registration SMR 878 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SMR 878 on a grey petrol BMW X3 first used on 17 Dec 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SMR 878 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SMR 878 is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SMR 878?
The MOT on SMR 878 is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SMR 878 done?
SMR 878 was recorded at 87,478 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,296 miles a year.
Has SMR 878 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SMR 878 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on SMR 878 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 SMR 878 find?
SMR 878 passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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