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BMW X3

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X30 MLKMOT history

X30 MLK is a red diesel BMW X3 first used on 10 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

X30 MLK red BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
133,746 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X30 MLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X30 MLK was last recorded at 133,746 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 3,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,709 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,037 miles
Average per year
7,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,746 miles
  • 2025 – 130,709 miles
  • 2024 – 126,686 miles
  • 2023 – 122,687 miles
  • 2022 – 116,517 miles
  • 2021 – 110,902 miles
  • 2020 – 100,702 miles
  • 2019 – 91,945 miles
  • 2018 – 88,116 miles
  • 2017 – 81,772 miles
  • 2016 – 75,981 miles
  • 2015 – 51,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,746 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,746 miles (+3,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    133,746 miles
    Test number
    292231736050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass130,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,709 miles
    Test number
    280435840811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail130,709 miles (+4,023)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,709 miles
    Test number
    430334063637
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass126,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    126,686 miles
    Test number
    247147074736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,686 miles (+3,999)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,686 miles
    Test number
    175022382235
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass122,687 miles (+6,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,687 miles
    Test number
    430585777044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,517 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,517 miles
    Test number
    793242066319
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light in tailgate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light in tailgate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 very small chips in the windscreen. Central location (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads feel low but can't visually see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail116,517 miles (+5,615)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,517 miles
    Test number
    121175086519
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly, once removed bulb tip damaged not giving correct beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light in tailgate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light in tailgate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 very small chips in the windscreen. Central location (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads feel low but can't visually see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass110,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,902 miles
    Test number
    720818758121
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail110,902 miles (+10,200)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,902 miles
    Test number
    334735263271
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass100,702 miles (+8,757)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,702 miles
    Test number
    309224297886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,945 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,945 miles
    Test number
    310182750144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,116 miles (+6,344)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,116 miles
    Test number
    248908341045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,772 miles (+5,791)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,772 miles
    Test number
    980538771392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,981 miles (+7,486)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,981 miles
    Test number
    742515661771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,495 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    389613382524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,270 miles (+16,298)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,270 miles
    Test number
    977050951504
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

  18. Pass51,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,972 miles
    Test number
    696215365098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X30 MLK

Does X30 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X30 MLK is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X30 MLK?
The MOT on X30 MLK is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X30 MLK done?
X30 MLK was recorded at 133,746 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 7,103 miles a year.
Has X30 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 MLK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X30 MLK 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 MLK find?
X30 MLK passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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