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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

TJB 965MOT history

TJB 965 is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 66,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
66,198 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TJB 965
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TJB 965 was last recorded at 66,198 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Mar 2018: 39,427 miles, lower than 82,100 miles on 9 Mar 2017.

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
64,359 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,839 miles
Average per year
4,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,198 miles
  • 2025 – 64,359 miles
  • 2024 – 62,706 miles
  • 2023 – 60,350 miles
  • 2022 – 57,239 miles
  • 2021 – 53,869 miles
  • 2020 – 51,539 miles
  • 2019 – 43,861 miles
  • 2018 – 39,427 miles
  • 2017 – 82,100 miles
  • 2016 – 26,310 miles
  • 2015 – 18,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,198 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall, cords not showing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,198 miles (+1,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    269232329705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass64,359 miles (+1,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    375253617814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass62,706 miles (+2,356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    62,706 miles
    Test number
    980649575364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass60,350 miles (+3,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,350 miles
    Test number
    255122604193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass57,239 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,239 miles
    Test number
    455550939058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,869 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,869 miles
    Test number
    191083489751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    402095271138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,539 miles (+7,678)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    491001950766
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass43,861 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,861 miles
    Test number
    855261235441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,427 miles (-42,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,427 miles
    Test number
    536676561654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass82,100 miles (+50,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,100 miles
    Test number
    923722533233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall, cords not showing
  12. Fail32,092 miles (+5,782)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,092 miles
    Test number
    514789385558
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall, cords not showing
  13. Pass26,310 miles (+7,633)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,310 miles
    Test number
    482395510779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    18,677 miles
    Test number
    747889075074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TJB 965

What vehicle is registration TJB 965 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TJB 965 on a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 20 Mar 2012. 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 TJB 965 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TJB 965 is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on TJB 965?
The MOT on TJB 965 is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TJB 965 done?
TJB 965 was recorded at 66,198 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,265 miles a year.
Has TJB 965 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TJB 965 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on TJB 965 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TJB 965 find?
TJB 965 passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened.

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