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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

X30 CEYMOT history

X30 CEY is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 26 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

X30 CEY black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
136,319 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X30 CEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X30 CEY was last recorded at 136,319 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 17,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,414 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
17,905 miles
Average per year
5,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,319 miles
  • 2025 – 118,414 miles
  • 2024 – 116,877 miles
  • 2023 – 112,542 miles
  • 2022 – 109,288 miles
  • 2021 – 105,233 miles
  • 2020 – 100,188 miles
  • 2019 – 93,974 miles
  • 2018 – 84,585 miles
  • 2017 – 78,291 miles
  • 2016 – 71,971 miles
  • 2015 – 64,075 miles
  • 2014 – 58,852 miles
  • 2013 – 55,541 miles
  • 2012 – 49,181 miles
  • 2011 – 44,503 miles
  • 2010 – 40,303 miles
  • 2009 – 35,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,319 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen marked in drivers view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    136,319 miles
    Test number
    639508653670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Fail136,292 miles (+17,878)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,292 miles
    Test number
    413358681779
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass118,414 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,414 miles
    Test number
    746259337608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,877 miles (+4,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,877 miles
    Test number
    964852209296
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,542 miles (+3,254)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,542 miles
    Test number
    716962431469
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Tranfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,288 miles (+4,055)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,288 miles
    Test number
    590864269351
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass105,233 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,233 miles
    Test number
    764819830370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,188 miles (+6,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    100,188 miles
    Test number
    173538572076
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,974 miles (+9,389)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,974 miles
    Test number
    931208396029
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,585 miles (+6,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,585 miles
    Test number
    543830434835
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass78,291 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,291 miles
    Test number
    919532747210
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked in drivers view

  12. Fail78,282 miles (+6,311)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,282 miles
    Test number
    700862332852
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested not tested due to n/s/r tyre (3.7.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked in drivers view

  13. Pass71,971 miles (+7,896)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,971 miles
    Test number
    102065188500
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted
    • AdvisoryItem removed from view
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass64,075 miles (+5,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,075 miles
    Test number
    775823625090
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass58,852 miles (+3,311)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,852 miles
    Test number
    287434534033
    • NoteN/S rear tyre slight damaged/deterioration
    • NoteOil low

  16. Pass55,541 miles (+6,360)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,541 miles
    Test number
    896155743097
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass49,181 miles (+66)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,181 miles
    Test number
    899244112059
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Fail49,115 miles (+4,612)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,115 miles
    Test number
    985413412070
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass44,503 miles (+4,200)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,503 miles
    Test number
    189312621021
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm

  20. Pass40,303 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,303 miles
    Test number
    551699420029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,284 miles (+4,508)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,284 miles
    Test number
    800048120038
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass35,776 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,776 miles
    Test number
    370982649046
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteRear number plate marked

Questions about X30 CEY

Does X30 CEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X30 CEY is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X30 CEY?
The MOT on X30 CEY is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X30 CEY done?
X30 CEY was recorded at 136,319 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,935 miles a year.
Has X30 CEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 CEY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X30 CEY 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 CEY find?
X30 CEY passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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