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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

T3 BUCMOT history

T3 BUC is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 2 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 181,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
181,138 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 BUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 BUC was last recorded at 181,138 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 5,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,783 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,355 miles
Average per year
8,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,138 miles
  • 2025 – 175,783 miles
  • 2024 – 170,432 miles
  • 2023 – 164,700 miles
  • 2022 – 156,076 miles
  • 2021 – 144,370 miles
  • 2020 – 143,650 miles
  • 2019 – 137,118 miles
  • 2018 – 120,553 miles
  • 2017 – 108,503 miles
  • 2016 – 99,725 miles
  • 2015 – 84,866 miles
  • 2014 – 74,049 miles
  • 2013 – 69,176 miles
  • 2012 – 63,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,138 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Plastic under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,138 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    181,138 miles
    Test number
    515486274732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,783 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    175,783 miles
    Test number
    458488556043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,432 miles (+5,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    170,432 miles
    Test number
    179433730999
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass164,700 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    164,700 miles
    Test number
    916770124032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail164,697 miles (+8,621)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,697 miles
    Test number
    557362081599
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass156,076 miles (+11,706)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    156,076 miles
    Test number
    268646858977
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lens deteriorating

  7. Pass144,370 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,370 miles
    Test number
    386281802963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,650 miles (+6,532)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,650 miles
    Test number
    819744251311
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass137,118 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,118 miles
    Test number
    806564668878
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Fail137,115 miles (+5,493)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,115 miles
    Test number
    930031891848
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass131,622 miles (+11,069)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    131,622 miles
    Test number
    816477813638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,553 miles (+12,050)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,553 miles
    Test number
    863178089945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,503 miles (+8,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,503 miles
    Test number
    555998208902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass99,725 miles (+14,859)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,725 miles
    Test number
    151928997674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,866 miles (+10,817)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,866 miles
    Test number
    285737255099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,049 miles (+42)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,049 miles
    Test number
    617506884036
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail74,007 miles (+4,831)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,007 miles
    Test number
    599765384057
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass69,176 miles (+5,510)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,176 miles
    Test number
    175563193446
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface.

  19. Pass63,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,666 miles
    Test number
    495057882062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 BUC

Does T3 BUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 BUC is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 BUC?
The MOT on T3 BUC is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 BUC done?
T3 BUC was recorded at 181,138 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 8,237 miles a year.
Has T3 BUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 BUC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T3 BUC 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 T3 BUC find?
T3 BUC passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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