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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

V5 DRUMOT history

V5 DRU is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 74,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

V5 DRU black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,722 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 DRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 DRU was last recorded at 74,722 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,522 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,200 miles
Average per year
3,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,722 miles
  • 2025 – 73,522 miles
  • 2024 – 70,109 miles
  • 2023 – 68,870 miles
  • 2022 – 66,348 miles
  • 2021 – 63,415 miles
  • 2020 – 60,448 miles
  • 2019 – 59,297 miles
  • 2018 – 53,974 miles
  • 2017 – 51,253 miles
  • 2016 – 48,415 miles
  • 2015 – 45,102 miles
  • 2014 – 41,937 miles
  • 2013 – 38,651 miles
  • 2012 – 34,728 miles
  • 2011 – 30,061 miles
  • 2010 – 24,877 miles
  • 2009 – 19,601 miles
  • 2007 – 15,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,722 miles
  • AdvisoryMost suspension components corroded including rear subframe
  • AdvisoryNearside Front ABS wiring routed wrong (wrong side of droplink)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryWarning lamp on dash (4x4)

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Dash warning light

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • 4x4 lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,722 miles (+1,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,722 miles
    Test number
    913756781764
    • AdvisoryMost suspension components corroded including rear subframe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ABS wiring routed wrong (wrong side of droplink)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWarning lamp on dash (4x4)

  2. Pass73,522 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,522 miles
    Test number
    284480691956
    • AdvisoryDash warning light
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail73,515 miles (+3,406)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,515 miles
    Test number
    506550749131
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDash warning light
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass70,109 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,109 miles
    Test number
    442122266591
    • Advisory4x4 lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail70,008 miles (+1,138)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    406565607539
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link snapped (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory4x4 lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,870 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,870 miles
    Test number
    223604541344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail68,870 miles (+2,522)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,870 miles
    Test number
    186013931233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass66,348 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,348 miles
    Test number
    578824119553
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail66,346 miles (+2,931)2 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,346 miles
    Test number
    700616666152
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass63,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    207833602764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail63,415 miles (+2,967)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    227906289078
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass60,448 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,448 miles
    Test number
    794169810609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,297 miles (+5,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    752222529219
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass53,974 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,974 miles
    Test number
    676045473921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,253 miles (+2,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,253 miles
    Test number
    799663717043
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass48,415 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,415 miles
    Test number
    265449748614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,102 miles
    Test number
    263247248006
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear washer jet innop + wiper torn

  18. Fail45,102 miles (+3,165)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,102 miles
    Test number
    971393320641
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cords shown in cut (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear washer jet innop + wiper torn

  19. Pass41,937 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,937 miles
    Test number
    726741944293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,651 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,651 miles
    Test number
    709155633290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,728 miles (+4,667)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,728 miles
    Test number
    729746432220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE TREAD DETERIORATING

  22. Pass30,061 miles (+5,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,061 miles
    Test number
    287244841444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,877 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,877 miles
    Test number
    450361270011
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a cut on it not deep enough to show or expose cords

  24. Fail24,877 miles (+5,276)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,877 miles
    Test number
    140020370049
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a cut on it not deep enough to show or expose cords

  25. Pass19,601 miles (+4,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,601 miles
    Test number
    873047059032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass15,024 miles2 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    15,024 miles
    Test number
    941914737399
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and also badly cracked
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and also badly cracked
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre badly worn at the edges. nearing legal limit

Questions about V5 DRU

Does V5 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 DRU is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 DRU?
The MOT on V5 DRU is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 DRU done?
V5 DRU was recorded at 74,722 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 3,175 miles a year.
Has V5 DRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 DRU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 DRU 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 V5 DRU find?
V5 DRU passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: most suspension components corroded including rear subframe; nearside front abs wiring routed wrong (wrong side of droplink); nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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