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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

X30 BMWMOT history

X30 BMW is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 5 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 184,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

X30 BMW silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2026
Mileage
184,029 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X30 BMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X30 BMW was last recorded at 184,029 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 14,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,184 miles · 9 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
14,845 miles
Average per year
10,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,029 miles
  • 2023 – 169,184 miles
  • 2022 – 158,242 miles
  • 2021 – 149,031 miles
  • 2020 – 134,874 miles
  • 2019 – 120,754 miles
  • 2018 – 110,370 miles
  • 2017 – 101,506 miles
  • 2016 – 87,425 miles
  • 2014 – 70,977 miles
  • 2013 – 55,318 miles
  • 2012 – 46,343 miles
  • 2011 – 38,449 miles
  • 2010 – 27,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,029 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens slightly cloudy
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper out of adjustment & hits bonnet
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe connector (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and only just on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate loose

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 engine oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle oil seal weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Zone A windscreen has small chips but not exceeding 10mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,029 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    184,029 miles
    Test number
    534260827812
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens slightly cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper out of adjustment & hits bonnet
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe connector (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and only just on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate loose
  2. Fail184,029 miles (+14,845)2 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,029 miles
    Test number
    336931356652
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens slightly cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper out of adjustment & hits bonnet
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe connector (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and only just on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate loose
  3. Pass169,184 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    169,184 miles
    Test number
    897230896116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle weeping from both shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f + o/s/f +n/s/r tyres wearing on inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryWear in handbrake ratchet mechanism
  4. Fail169,184 miles (+10,942)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,184 miles
    Test number
    306587512887
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle weeping from both shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f + o/s/f +n/s/r tyres wearing on inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryWear in handbrake ratchet mechanism
  5. Pass158,242 miles (+169)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    158,242 miles
    Test number
    570706037344
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc backing plate loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive autobox sump & rear axle damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail158,073 miles (+9,042)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,073 miles
    Test number
    646001012424
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass149,031 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    149,031 miles
    Test number
    916015341257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle oil seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryZone A windscreen has small chips but not exceeding 10mm
  8. Fail149,031 miles (+14,157)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,031 miles
    Test number
    286854534098
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle oil seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has screw & thorn in side wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s + n/s/r shock-absorber bump stops detached
    • AdvisoryZone A windscreen has small chips but not exceeding 10mm
  9. Pass134,874 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,874 miles
    Test number
    764817944262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock-absorber bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock-absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail134,874 miles (+14,120)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,874 miles
    Test number
    139630213602
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock-absorber bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock-absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass120,754 miles (+10,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,754 miles
    Test number
    334256699438
    • AdvisoryRear shock-absorber bump stops deteriorated
  12. Pass110,370 miles (+8,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    664104758179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass101,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,506 miles
    Test number
    866043334540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,506 miles (+14,081)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,506 miles
    Test number
    723884734338
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  15. Pass87,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,425 miles
    Test number
    276407250672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel rim slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryHandbrake would benefit from servicing
  16. Fail87,452 miles (+16,475)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,452 miles
    Test number
    562685110437
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel rim slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryHandbrake would benefit from servicing
  17. Pass70,977 miles (+15,659)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,977 miles
    Test number
    278160084200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,318 miles (+8,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,318 miles
    Test number
    956172763211
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass46,343 miles (+7,894)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,343 miles
    Test number
    375763632479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,449 miles (+11,338)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,449 miles
    Test number
    859588931217
    • NoteNSF TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE
    • NoteOSF TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteFront inner pads looking low
  21. Pass27,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,111 miles
    Test number
    131882530249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X30 BMW

Does X30 BMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X30 BMW expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X30 BMW?
The MOT on X30 BMW expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X30 BMW done?
X30 BMW was recorded at 184,029 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 10,867 miles a year.
Has X30 BMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 BMW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X30 BMW 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 X30 BMW find?
X30 BMW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in zone a; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges; nearside front headlamp lens slightly cloudy, and 5 more.

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