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BMW X3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

V8 BCXMOT history

V8 BCX is a silver petrol BMW X3 first used on 5 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2023.

V8 BCX silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2024
Mileage
145,412 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BCX was last recorded at 145,412 miles on 20 Apr 2023, 10,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,198 miles · 25 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
10,214 miles
Average per year
7,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,412 miles
  • 2022 – 135,198 miles
  • 2021 – 130,565 miles
  • 2019 – 119,788 miles
  • 2018 – 109,887 miles
  • 2017 – 107,727 miles
  • 2016 – 105,750 miles
  • 2015 – 98,481 miles
  • 2014 – 84,894 miles
  • 2013 – 69,669 miles
  • 2012 – 54,494 miles
  • 2011 – 53,257 miles
  • 2010 – 47,155 miles
  • 2009 – 41,104 miles
  • 2008 – 35,314 miles
  • 2007 – 30,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,412 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe has surface corrosion

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP(S

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,412 miles (+10,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,412 miles
    Test number
    368918085363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has surface corrosion

  2. Pass135,198 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    135,198 miles
    Test number
    155969595082
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP(S (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail135,192 miles (+4,627)5 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,192 miles
    Test number
    296543618897
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP(S (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL CAP SEAL DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,565 miles (+10,777)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,565 miles
    Test number
    451991089413
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,788 miles (+9,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,788 miles
    Test number
    705516795773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass109,887 miles (+2,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,887 miles
    Test number
    805413392708
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (outer edges) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass107,727 miles (+1,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,727 miles
    Test number
    840547498821
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (outer edges) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass105,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,750 miles
    Test number
    693185925763
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail105,749 miles (+7,268)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,749 miles
    Test number
    688472480577
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass98,481 miles (+13,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,481 miles
    Test number
    215170575438
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail84,894 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,894 miles
    Test number
    386057374119
    • Repaired at testCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass84,894 miles (+15,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,894 miles
    Test number
    688917974144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass69,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,669 miles
    Test number
    219888773418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,664 miles (+15,170)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,664 miles
    Test number
    237968873180
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass54,494 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,494 miles
    Test number
    529805082146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,257 miles (+6,102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,257 miles
    Test number
    108788571197
    • NoteAdvise rear pads slightly worn

  17. Pass47,155 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,155 miles
    Test number
    860543980140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,104 miles (+5,790)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,104 miles
    Test number
    104316879191
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre getting worn on the edges
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre getting worn on inner edge and has a screw in the tread
    • NoteStrong advise front pads low (close to limit )

  19. Pass35,314 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,314 miles
    Test number
    751893988129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,489 miles
    Test number
    371293887169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,488 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,488 miles
    Test number
    271823687169
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Questions about V8 BCX

Does V8 BCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 BCX expired on 24 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 BCX?
The MOT on V8 BCX expired on 24 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 BCX done?
V8 BCX was recorded at 145,412 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2023, an average of 7,274 miles a year.
Has V8 BCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BCX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 BCX 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 V8 BCX find?
V8 BCX passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear subframe has surface corrosion.

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