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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V21 DRBMOT history

V21 DRB is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 17 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 100,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

V21 DRB black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
100,505 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 DRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 DRB was last recorded at 100,505 miles on 7 May 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,493 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
7,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,505 miles
  • 2025 – 91,074 miles
  • 2024 – 81,584 miles
  • 2023 – 70,785 miles
  • 2022 – 58,662 miles
  • 2021 – 47,266 miles
  • 2020 – 44,702 miles
  • 2019 – 40,473 miles
  • 2018 – 35,801 miles
  • 2017 – 31,727 miles
  • 2016 – 25,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,505 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,505 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,505 miles
    Test number
    285228957233
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail100,493 miles (+9,419)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,493 miles
    Test number
    852766790433
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass91,074 miles (+9,490)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,074 miles
    Test number
    971100586179
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass81,584 miles (+10,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,584 miles
    Test number
    470872523679
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boath rear tyres @2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,785 miles (+12,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,785 miles
    Test number
    980628462380
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter perished.

  6. Pass58,662 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    58,662 miles
    Test number
    817157648690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail58,662 miles (+11,396)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,662 miles
    Test number
    303801130098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass47,266 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    47,266 miles
    Test number
    496255511817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,702 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    44,702 miles
    Test number
    464105409197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,473 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,473 miles
    Test number
    576088264486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,801 miles (+4,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,801 miles
    Test number
    256176706862
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass31,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,727 miles
    Test number
    713703949005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail31,727 miles (+6,304)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,727 miles
    Test number
    757498035219
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are excessively scrubbed on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass25,423 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,423 miles
    Test number
    144079090224
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnable to measure oil temperature

Questions about V21 DRB

Does V21 DRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 DRB is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 DRB?
The MOT on V21 DRB is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 DRB done?
V21 DRB was recorded at 100,505 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 7,853 miles a year.
Has V21 DRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 DRB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V21 DRB 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 V21 DRB find?
V21 DRB passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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