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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V13 BLUMOT history

V13 BLU is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 129,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

V13 BLU grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
129,243 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 BLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 BLU was last recorded at 129,243 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 6,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,550 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,693 miles
Average per year
6,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,243 miles
  • 2025 – 122,550 miles
  • 2024 – 115,316 miles
  • 2023 – 107,099 miles
  • 2022 – 99,333 miles
  • 2021 – 90,526 miles
  • 2020 – 80,891 miles
  • 2019 – 77,199 miles
  • 2018 – 72,285 miles
  • 2017 – 66,702 miles
  • 2016 – 60,654 miles
  • 2015 – 54,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,243 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,243 miles (+6,693)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    129,243 miles
    Test number
    843830814618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,550 miles (+7,234)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    122,550 miles
    Test number
    182522976233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,316 miles (+8,217)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,316 miles
    Test number
    156749271749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,099 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,099 miles
    Test number
    678976033214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail107,040 miles (+7,707)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,040 miles
    Test number
    950551546145
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass99,333 miles (+8,807)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,333 miles
    Test number
    976452967492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,526 miles (+9,635)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,526 miles
    Test number
    793691395530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,891 miles (+3,692)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,891 miles
    Test number
    483335930860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,199 miles (+4,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,199 miles
    Test number
    902704564643
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s inner rack joint

  10. Pass72,285 miles (+5,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,285 miles
    Test number
    185208466295
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass66,702 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,702 miles
    Test number
    937427244994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,654 miles (+6,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,654 miles
    Test number
    522032901772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass54,015 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    992748266689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,757 miles
    Test number
    987651215185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V13 BLU

Does V13 BLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 BLU is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V13 BLU?
The MOT on V13 BLU is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 BLU done?
V13 BLU was recorded at 129,243 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 6,994 miles a year.
Has V13 BLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 BLU has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V13 BLU 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 V13 BLU find?
V13 BLU passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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