
BMW X3
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc
V5 TEFMOT history
V5 TEF is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 33,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 33,739 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2021
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,566 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 TEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 1 Sept 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 TEF was last recorded at 33,739 miles on 17 Aug 2021, 3,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 30,113 miles · 19 Aug 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 3,626 miles
- Average per year
- 3,566 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 33,739 miles
- 2020 – 30,113 miles
- 2019 – 27,745 miles
- 2018 – 23,069 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
11 tests since 20 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 269890380867
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 959227681982
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 855756756000
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 250288301959
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 789573038222
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 922231226212
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 815271383581
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass33,739 miles (+3,626)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 33,739 miles
- Test number
- 433236345645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,113 miles (+2,368)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 30,113 miles
- Test number
- 332933172810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,745 miles (+4,676)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 27,745 miles
- Test number
- 429163935264
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass23,069 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 23,069 miles
- Test number
- 956643011407
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about V5 TEF
- Does V5 TEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 TEF is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 TEF?
- The MOT on V5 TEF is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 TEF done?
- V5 TEF was recorded at 33,739 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2021, an average of 3,566 miles a year.
- Has V5 TEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 TEF has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on V5 TEF 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 TEF find?
- V5 TEF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged.
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