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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V26 ACVMOT history

V26 ACV is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 134,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

V26 ACV blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
134,156 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 ACV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 ACV was last recorded at 134,156 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,504 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
652 miles
Average per year
9,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,156 miles
  • 2025 – 124,931 miles
  • 2024 – 118,791 miles
  • 2023 – 110,599 miles
  • 2022 – 96,483 miles
  • 2021 – 83,679 miles
  • 2020 – 71,093 miles
  • 2019 – 66,303 miles
  • 2018 – 56,292 miles
  • 2017 – 47,084 miles
  • 2016 – 40,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,156 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,156 miles (+652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    134,156 miles
    Test number
    652284773613
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail133,504 miles (+8,573)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,504 miles
    Test number
    986319471398
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bearing / bush assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass124,931 miles (+6,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    124,931 miles
    Test number
    866873542058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bearing/bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass118,791 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,791 miles
    Test number
    948976233294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,789 miles (+8,190)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,789 miles
    Test number
    168741143771
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass110,599 miles (+14,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,599 miles
    Test number
    915693631164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot small split
  7. Pass96,483 miles (+12,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,483 miles
    Test number
    767613748076
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides nearly worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass83,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,679 miles
    Test number
    811026686406
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Fail83,679 miles (+12,586)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,679 miles
    Test number
    983562249004
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass71,093 miles (+4,790)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,093 miles
    Test number
    946620385566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,303 miles
    Test number
    610412271749
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end has slight play
  12. Fail66,303 miles (+10,011)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,303 miles
    Test number
    745153527252
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end has slight play
  13. Pass56,292 miles (+9,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,292 miles
    Test number
    231368038248
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass47,084 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,084 miles
    Test number
    838482505959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,920 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,920 miles
    Test number
    526591135665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,687 miles
    Test number
    881399245786
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low at4mm (3.5.1g)

Questions about V26 ACV

Does V26 ACV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 ACV is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 ACV?
The MOT on V26 ACV is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 ACV done?
V26 ACV was recorded at 134,156 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 9,544 miles a year.
Has V26 ACV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 ACV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V26 ACV 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 V26 ACV find?
V26 ACV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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