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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

X26 CVMMOT history

X26 CVM is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

X26 CVM blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
123,485 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 CVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 CVM was last recorded at 123,485 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 12,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,397 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
12,088 miles
Average per year
6,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,485 miles
  • 2023 – 111,397 miles
  • 2022 – 104,808 miles
  • 2021 – 99,743 miles
  • 2020 – 98,676 miles
  • 2019 – 97,906 miles
  • 2018 – 97,055 miles
  • 2017 – 95,420 miles
  • 2016 – 90,367 miles
  • 2015 – 84,892 miles
  • 2014 – 66,557 miles
  • 2013 – 54,136 miles
  • 2012 – 43,379 miles
  • 2011 – 33,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,485 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,485 miles (+12,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,485 miles
    Test number
    917416388544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass111,397 miles (+6,589)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,397 miles
    Test number
    593824320413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,808 miles (+5,065)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,808 miles
    Test number
    656356551291
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front of two (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass99,743 miles (+260)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,743 miles
    Test number
    749876611948
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass99,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,483 miles
    Test number
    341652477896
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail99,483 miles (+807)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,483 miles
    Test number
    701164272505
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass98,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,676 miles
    Test number
    686073653796
    • AdvisoryT p m light on
  8. Fail98,675 miles (+769)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,675 miles
    Test number
    198403544406
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryT p m light on
  9. Pass97,906 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,906 miles
    Test number
    680926689741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,055 miles (+1,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,055 miles
    Test number
    481551655424
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass95,420 miles (+5,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,420 miles
    Test number
    490105708189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass90,367 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,367 miles
    Test number
    119803355980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,892 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,892 miles
    Test number
    598054703490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,477 miles (+14,920)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,477 miles
    Test number
    995639695148
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  15. Pass66,557 miles (+12,421)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,557 miles
    Test number
    507553614237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,136 miles (+206)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,136 miles
    Test number
    338176103264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  17. Fail53,930 miles (+10,551)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,930 miles
    Test number
    626641403259
    • DangerousInner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  18. Pass43,379 miles (+2,576)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,379 miles
    Test number
    117974412244
    • Note7 pin tow bar electric socket fitted
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  19. Pass40,803 miles (+6,816)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,803 miles
    Test number
    779607982010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,987 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,987 miles
    Test number
    789879281049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,808 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,808 miles
    Test number
    526483781051
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about X26 CVM

Does X26 CVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X26 CVM expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X26 CVM?
The MOT on X26 CVM expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X26 CVM done?
X26 CVM was recorded at 123,485 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 6,600 miles a year.
Has X26 CVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 CVM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on X26 CVM 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 X26 CVM find?
X26 CVM passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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