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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

T3 FTEMOT history

T3 FTE is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 27 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
92,408 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 FTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 FTE was last recorded at 92,408 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 1,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Oct 2024: 90,823 miles, lower than 99,715 miles on 9 Oct 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,823 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,585 miles
Average per year
2,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,408 miles
  • 2024 – 90,823 miles
  • 2023 – 99,715 miles
  • 2022 – 99,498 miles
  • 2021 – 98,562 miles
  • 2020 – 97,924 miles
  • 2019 – 96,853 miles
  • 2018 – 94,826 miles
  • 2017 – 93,027 miles
  • 2016 – 90,013 miles
  • 2015 – 86,207 miles
  • 2014 – 83,365 miles
  • 2013 – 78,626 miles
  • 2012 – 68,173 miles
  • 2011 – 60,135 miles
  • 2010 – 53,567 miles
  • 2009 – 46,976 miles
  • 2008 – 43,678 miles
  • 2007 – 38,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,408 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,408 miles (+1,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,408 miles
    Test number
    471144397345
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass90,823 miles (-8,892)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,823 miles
    Test number
    699113564426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral oil leak under engine
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  3. Pass99,715 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,715 miles
    Test number
    221250556327
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail99,715 miles (+217)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,715 miles
    Test number
    387106192555
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,498 miles (+936)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,498 miles
    Test number
    941567706393
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass98,562 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,562 miles
    Test number
    195838619495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,924 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,924 miles
    Test number
    305779052103
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail97,924 miles (+1,071)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,924 miles
    Test number
    463941763960
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,853 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,853 miles
    Test number
    682691425030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,826 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,826 miles
    Test number
    681798902893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,027 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,027 miles
    Test number
    371680609606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,013 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,013 miles
    Test number
    858574777592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,207 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,207 miles
    Test number
    534982521744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,365 miles (+4,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,365 miles
    Test number
    406951284238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,626 miles (+10,453)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,626 miles
    Test number
    736861783283
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres bold on inner edges

  16. Pass68,173 miles (+8,038)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,173 miles
    Test number
    865158762299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,135 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,135 miles
    Test number
    467003971276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,567 miles (+6,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,567 miles
    Test number
    610299570221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass46,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,976 miles
    Test number
    901768279249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,976 miles (+3,298)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,976 miles
    Test number
    353821979270
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass43,678 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,678 miles
    Test number
    542494378231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,620 miles (+4,978)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,620 miles
    Test number
    332429168202
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass38,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,642 miles
    Test number
    193963057265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 FTE

Does T3 FTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T3 FTE expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T3 FTE?
The MOT on T3 FTE expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T3 FTE done?
T3 FTE was recorded at 92,408 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 2,974 miles a year.
Has T3 FTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 FTE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T3 FTE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T3 FTE find?
T3 FTE passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4.

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