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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

TFG 193MOT history

TFG 193 is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 23 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 157,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2026
Mileage
157,964 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TFG 193
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

TFG 193 was last recorded at 157,964 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 5,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,847 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,117 miles
Average per year
6,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,964 miles
  • 2025 – 152,847 miles
  • 2024 – 148,442 miles
  • 2023 – 145,712 miles
  • 2022 – 140,847 miles
  • 2021 – 138,218 miles
  • 2020 – 137,715 miles
  • 2019 – 136,614 miles
  • 2018 – 133,960 miles
  • 2017 – 130,877 miles
  • 2016 – 125,620 miles
  • 2015 – 124,074 miles
  • 2014 – 116,349 miles
  • 2013 – 104,968 miles
  • 2012 – 90,880 miles
  • 2011 – 78,544 miles
  • 2010 – 68,188 miles
  • 2009 – 53,116 miles
  • 2008 – 39,059 miles
  • 2007 – 26,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,964 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,964 miles (+5,117)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,964 miles
    Test number
    839366314205
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass152,847 miles (+4,405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,847 miles
    Test number
    646201430721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass148,442 miles (+2,730)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    148,442 miles
    Test number
    871401319211
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,712 miles (+4,865)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    145,712 miles
    Test number
    133858677510
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,847 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,847 miles
    Test number
    558156668341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,218 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,218 miles
    Test number
    314312704292
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail138,218 miles (+503)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,218 miles
    Test number
    455689851481
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Brake Wear Indicator (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass137,715 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,715 miles
    Test number
    957810285328
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil 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))

  9. Fail137,715 miles (+1,101)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,715 miles
    Test number
    389265031335
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil 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))

  10. Pass136,614 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    136,614 miles
    Test number
    662082097190
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail136,614 miles (+2,654)1 major2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,614 miles
    Test number
    916984193208
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass133,960 miles (+3,083)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,960 miles
    Test number
    599828408357
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass130,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,877 miles
    Test number
    506608079953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,862 miles (+5,242)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,862 miles
    Test number
    649307972603
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  15. Pass125,620 miles (+1,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    125,620 miles
    Test number
    789472574926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass124,074 miles (+7,725)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    124,074 miles
    Test number
    299147735245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,349 miles (+11,381)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    116,349 miles
    Test number
    938742944219
    • NoteOsf tyre inner edge bald

  18. Pass104,968 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,968 miles
    Test number
    157335343288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,846 miles (+11,966)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,846 miles
    Test number
    855240973025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,880 miles
    Test number
    437179372076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,880 miles (+12,336)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,880 miles
    Test number
    928359672010
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass78,544 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,544 miles
    Test number
    998390371070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail78,452 miles (+10,264)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,452 miles
    Test number
    256188661047
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass68,188 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,188 miles
    Test number
    884582570069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,904 miles (+14,788)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,904 miles
    Test number
    853755260005
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass53,116 miles (+14,057)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,116 miles
    Test number
    243862069028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,059 miles (+13,052)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,059 miles
    Test number
    263246368004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,007 miles
    Test number
    920026217186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TFG 193

What vehicle is registration TFG 193 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TFG 193 on a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 23 Mar 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TFG 193 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TFG 193 expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TFG 193?
The MOT on TFG 193 expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TFG 193 done?
TFG 193 was recorded at 157,964 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 6,881 miles a year.
Has TFG 193 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TFG 193 has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on TFG 193 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 TFG 193 find?
TFG 193 failed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 4 more.

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