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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V1 MEKMOT history

V1 MEK is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 5 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 72,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

V1 MEK silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
72,758 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 MEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 MEK was last recorded at 72,758 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,841 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,917 miles
Average per year
4,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,758 miles
  • 2025 – 69,841 miles
  • 2024 – 66,833 miles
  • 2023 – 64,399 miles
  • 2022 – 58,869 miles
  • 2021 – 54,893 miles
  • 2020 – 52,216 miles
  • 2019 – 49,729 miles
  • 2018 – 44,714 miles
  • 2017 – 39,703 miles
  • 2016 – 33,588 miles
  • 2015 – 22,668 miles
  • 2014 – 20,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,758 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering joint to rack (2.1.3 (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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,758 miles (+2,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    72,758 miles
    Test number
    863134382011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering joint to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass69,841 miles (+3,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,841 miles
    Test number
    136239835529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass66,833 miles (+2,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,833 miles
    Test number
    447942036472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass64,399 miles (+5,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,399 miles
    Test number
    635912644860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass58,869 miles (+3,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,869 miles
    Test number
    335101108057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass54,893 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,893 miles
    Test number
    797898209166
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to windsreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail54,893 miles (+2,677)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,893 miles
    Test number
    299160721801
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to windsreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass52,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,216 miles
    Test number
    724947491768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail52,216 miles (+2,487)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,216 miles
    Test number
    943691259123
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass49,729 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,729 miles
    Test number
    681258244134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,714 miles
    Test number
    424523652377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,716 miles (+5,013)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,716 miles
    Test number
    592416475931
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass39,703 miles (+6,115)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,703 miles
    Test number
    175410725888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,588 miles (+10,920)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,588 miles
    Test number
    910619260103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,668 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    22,668 miles
    Test number
    341733145401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    20,482 miles
    Test number
    456149904402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 MEK

Does V1 MEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 MEK is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 MEK?
The MOT on V1 MEK is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 MEK done?
V1 MEK was recorded at 72,758 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,386 miles a year.
Has V1 MEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 MEK has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V1 MEK 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 V1 MEK find?
V1 MEK passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering joint to rack.

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