BMW X3
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
V23 CRAMOT history
V23 CRA is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,618 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 131,618 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,437 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V23 CRA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V23 CRA was last recorded at 131,618 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,614 miles · 31 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 8,437 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,618 miles
- 2024 – 120,072 miles
- 2023 – 113,291 miles
- 2022 – 103,629 miles
- 2021 – 100,375 miles
- 2020 – 86,097 miles
- 2019 – 72,042 miles
- 2018 – 57,921 miles
- 2017 – 44,638 miles
- 2016 – 30,904 miles
- 2015 – 18,855 miles
- 2014 – 17,050 miles
- 2013 – 16,035 miles
- 2012 – 14,493 miles
- 2011 – 12,916 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,618 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost torque reaction arm mounting bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively swollen rubbing sensor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost torque reaction arm mounting bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive multiple places advise check
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,618 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 131,618 miles
- Test number
- 371598731420
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail131,614 miles (+11,542)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,614 miles
- Test number
- 918497079246
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,072 miles (+6,781)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 120,072 miles
- Test number
- 171677273535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,291 miles (+152)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 113,291 miles
- Test number
- 438702521332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,139 miles (+9,510)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,139 miles
- Test number
- 101584524220
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,629 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 103,629 miles
- Test number
- 874975255684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,629 miles (+3,254)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,629 miles
- Test number
- 484485368842
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass100,375 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 100,375 miles
- Test number
- 742614694517
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost torque reaction arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively swollen rubbing sensor (1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost torque reaction arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive multiple places advise check (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail100,374 miles (+14,277)1 dangerous7 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,374 miles
- Test number
- 594237054915
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Advisory4x4 fault lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust mounting broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost torque reaction arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively swollen rubbing sensor (1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost torque reaction arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive multiple places advise check (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,097 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 86,097 miles
- Test number
- 511682787904
- AdvisoryEngine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted
Fail86,097 miles (+14,055)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,097 miles
- Test number
- 853511440010
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,042 miles (+14,121)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 72,042 miles
- Test number
- 896471939059
- AdvisoryUnder-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.
Pass57,921 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 57,921 miles
- Test number
- 381761049805
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted
Fail57,921 miles (+13,283)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,921 miles
- Test number
- 212948071833
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted
Pass44,638 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 44,638 miles
- Test number
- 616741260753
- AdvisoryUnder-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.
Fail44,638 miles (+13,734)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,638 miles
- Test number
- 681968078216
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.
Pass30,904 miles (+12,049)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 30,904 miles
- Test number
- 624386850202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,855 miles (+1,805)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 18,855 miles
- Test number
- 889823285023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,050 miles (+1,015)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 17,050 miles
- Test number
- 545808994178
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,035 miles (+1,542)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 16,035 miles
- Test number
- 457776233167
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEmissions too lean to generate reading
Pass14,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 14,493 miles
- Test number
- 209460162417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,493 miles (+1,577)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,493 miles
- Test number
- 428600062156
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass12,916 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 12,916 miles
- Test number
- 185217661030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V23 CRA
- Does V23 CRA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V23 CRA expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V23 CRA?
- The MOT on V23 CRA expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V23 CRA done?
- V23 CRA was recorded at 131,618 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 8,437 miles a year.
- Has V23 CRA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V23 CRA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on V23 CRA 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 V23 CRA find?
- V23 CRA passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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