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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

T40 AFBMOT history

T40 AFB is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2026
Mileage
148,083 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 AFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 AFB was last recorded at 148,083 miles on 23 Apr 2025, 10,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,541 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
10,542 miles
Average per year
7,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,083 miles
  • 2024 – 137,541 miles
  • 2023 – 133,727 miles
  • 2022 – 124,808 miles
  • 2021 – 118,538 miles
  • 2020 – 114,844 miles
  • 2019 – 113,579 miles
  • 2018 – 112,813 miles
  • 2017 – 110,839 miles
  • 2016 – 103,518 miles
  • 2015 – 98,372 miles
  • 2014 – 90,990 miles
  • 2013 – 84,134 miles
  • 2011 – 68,554 miles
  • 2010 – 52,028 miles
  • 2009 – 39,664 miles
  • 2008 – 32,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,083 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,083 miles (+10,542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    148,083 miles
    Test number
    706082027448
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,541 miles (+3,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    137,541 miles
    Test number
    782339331847
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  3. Pass133,727 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,727 miles
    Test number
    540792357895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,720 miles (+8,912)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,720 miles
    Test number
    832619486485
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,808 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,808 miles
    Test number
    888306896260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

  6. Fail124,808 miles (+6,270)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,808 miles
    Test number
    728249967220
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

  7. Pass118,538 miles (+3,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,538 miles
    Test number
    450371479613
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items

  8. Pass114,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,844 miles
    Test number
    899012422117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,844 miles (+48)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,844 miles
    Test number
    959939110594
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass114,796 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,796 miles
    Test number
    654988895875
    • AdvisoryFront suspension tie rod front bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  11. Fail114,796 miles (+1,217)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,796 miles
    Test number
    226164141478
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension tie rod front bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  12. Pass113,579 miles (+766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,579 miles
    Test number
    382925960297
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components slightly corroded

  13. Pass112,813 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,813 miles
    Test number
    632858555904
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded

  14. Fail112,772 miles (+1,933)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,772 miles
    Test number
    997832999379
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded

  15. Pass110,839 miles (+7,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,839 miles
    Test number
    941726590922
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass103,518 miles (+5,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,518 miles
    Test number
    236512746408
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass98,372 miles (+7,382)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,372 miles
    Test number
    878856515050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,990 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,990 miles
    Test number
    999163004072
    • NoteFront no. plate
    • NoteRear no. plate
    • NoteX4 tyres close to limit

  19. Fail90,990 miles (+6,856)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,990 miles
    Test number
    575373904032
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteFront no. plate
    • NoteRear no. plate
    • NoteX4 tyres close to limit

  20. Pass84,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,134 miles
    Test number
    237264923079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,134 miles (+15,580)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,134 miles
    Test number
    475264623085
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass68,554 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,554 miles
    Test number
    145317841392
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail68,552 miles (+16,524)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,552 miles
    Test number
    366707041318
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass52,028 miles (+12,364)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,028 miles
    Test number
    111054650340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,664 miles (+7,194)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,664 miles
    Test number
    474904649362
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteEmissions very clean and smoke machine did not detect anything.
    • NoteOffside front tyre very near limit on inner edge and devoid of tread.

  26. Pass32,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,470 miles
    Test number
    901760558326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 AFB

Does T40 AFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 AFB expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 AFB?
The MOT on T40 AFB expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 AFB done?
T40 AFB was recorded at 148,083 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2025, an average of 7,070 miles a year.
Has T40 AFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 AFB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 AFB 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 T40 AFB find?
T40 AFB passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes worn, and 2 more.

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