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BMW X3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

T321 DPSMOT history

T321 DPS is a blue petrol BMW X3 first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,774 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T321 DPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T321 DPS was last recorded at 101,774 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 6,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,606 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,168 miles
Average per year
4,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,774 miles
  • 2024 – 95,606 miles
  • 2023 – 87,747 miles
  • 2022 – 81,981 miles
  • 2021 – 76,339 miles
  • 2020 – 70,829 miles
  • 2019 – 60,088 miles
  • 2018 – 55,374 miles
  • 2017 – 51,568 miles
  • 2016 – 48,468 miles
  • 2015 – 45,628 miles
  • 2014 – 42,337 miles
  • 2013 – 38,902 miles
  • 2012 – 36,143 miles
  • 2011 – 33,695 miles
  • 2010 – 30,599 miles
  • 2009 – 27,228 miles
  • 2008 – 22,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,774 miles
  • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/R18 BUDGET

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,774 miles (+6,168)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,774 miles
    Test number
    339601287344
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass95,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,606 miles
    Test number
    892544332565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail95,606 miles (+7,859)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,606 miles
    Test number
    673687985856
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,747 miles
    Test number
    878396649035
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail87,747 miles (+5,766)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,747 miles
    Test number
    439768545269
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass81,981 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,981 miles
    Test number
    131666975763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,957 miles (+5,618)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,957 miles
    Test number
    498676161264
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass76,339 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,339 miles
    Test number
    934313680896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,337 miles (+5,508)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,337 miles
    Test number
    750737119866
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,829 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,829 miles
    Test number
    168076485344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,381 miles (+10,293)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,381 miles
    Test number
    369998469306
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  12. Pass60,088 miles (+129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    663657676343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/R18 BUDGET (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail59,959 miles (+4,585)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,959 miles
    Test number
    703666463535
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/R18 BUDGET (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass55,374 miles (+3,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,374 miles
    Test number
    993939642651
    • AdvisoryAll suspension component corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass51,568 miles (+3,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,568 miles
    Test number
    533003795432
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass48,468 miles (+2,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,468 miles
    Test number
    171837138041
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass45,628 miles (+3,291)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,628 miles
    Test number
    237166045189
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut not deep enough toreach the cords

  18. Pass42,337 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,337 miles
    Test number
    577660554162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,902 miles (+2,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,902 miles
    Test number
    759304853138
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  20. Pass36,143 miles (+2,448)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,143 miles
    Test number
    407010952105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres edges worn

  21. Pass33,695 miles (+3,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,695 miles
    Test number
    729991751181
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass30,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,599 miles
    Test number
    820088240149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail30,599 miles (+3,371)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,599 miles
    Test number
    841887240196
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass27,228 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,228 miles
    Test number
    802008339131
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail27,159 miles (+5,090)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,159 miles
    Test number
    952971239159
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass22,069 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,069 miles
    Test number
    274479608162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,066 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,066 miles
    Test number
    243418408169
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted.
    • NoteEngine tray fitted.

Questions about T321 DPS

Does T321 DPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T321 DPS is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T321 DPS?
The MOT on T321 DPS is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T321 DPS done?
T321 DPS was recorded at 101,774 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 4,534 miles a year.
Has T321 DPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T321 DPS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T321 DPS 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 T321 DPS find?
T321 DPS passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arms; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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