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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T51 GEHMOT history

T51 GEH is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 10 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,944 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 GEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 GEH was last recorded at 161,944 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 18,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2021: 85,131 miles, lower than 89,027 miles on 16 Aug 2021.

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
143,662 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
18,282 miles
Average per year
11,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,944 miles
  • 2025 – 143,662 miles
  • 2024 – 125,895 miles
  • 2023 – 107,235 miles
  • 2022 – 96,996 miles
  • 2021 – 85,131 miles
  • 2020 – 77,931 miles
  • 2019 – 71,265 miles
  • 2018 – 60,315 miles
  • 2017 – 49,325 miles
  • 2016 – 37,177 miles
  • 2015 – 27,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,944 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,944 miles (+18,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,944 miles
    Test number
    553883703536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass143,662 miles (+17,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,662 miles
    Test number
    976497787938
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass125,895 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,895 miles
    Test number
    699059464763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail125,885 miles (+18,650)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,885 miles
    Test number
    579753644651
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass107,235 miles (+10,239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,235 miles
    Test number
    367620943116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass96,996 miles (+11,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,996 miles
    Test number
    103854257267
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass85,131 miles (-3,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,131 miles
    Test number
    722604851070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass89,027 miles (+4,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,027 miles
    Test number
    644189321602
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail84,969 miles (+61)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,969 miles
    Test number
    409013300901
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail84,908 miles (+6,977)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,908 miles
    Test number
    541294672167
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • 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
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass77,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,931 miles
    Test number
    522089727044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail77,931 miles (+6,666)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,931 miles
    Test number
    912986577480
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass71,265 miles (+10,950)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,265 miles
    Test number
    747507174187
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  14. Pass60,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,315 miles
    Test number
    249742943246
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  15. Fail60,315 miles (+10,990)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,315 miles
    Test number
    207679169085
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  16. Pass49,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,325 miles
    Test number
    738674671331
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  17. Fail49,325 miles (+12,148)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,325 miles
    Test number
    108946233556
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  18. Pass37,177 miles (+9,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,177 miles
    Test number
    218792749612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass27,209 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,209 miles
    Test number
    449478755005
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAccident damage to front bumper,under trays,splash guards and intercooler

  20. Fail27,209 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,209 miles
    Test number
    216198555097
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAccident damage to front bumper,under trays,splash guards and intercooler

Questions about T51 GEH

Does T51 GEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 GEH is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T51 GEH?
The MOT on T51 GEH is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T51 GEH done?
T51 GEH was recorded at 161,944 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 11,717 miles a year.
Has T51 GEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 GEH has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T51 GEH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T51 GEH find?
T51 GEH passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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