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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X30 MWLMOT history

X30 MWL is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 10 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

X30 MWL silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2025
Mileage
147,646 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X30 MWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2025
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X30 MWL was last recorded at 147,646 miles on 8 May 2025, 6,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,665 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,981 miles
Average per year
5,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,646 miles
  • 2024 – 140,665 miles
  • 2023 – 136,917 miles
  • 2022 – 134,709 miles
  • 2021 – 130,730 miles
  • 2020 – 130,428 miles
  • 2019 – 124,348 miles
  • 2018 – 118,590 miles
  • 2017 – 118,574 miles
  • 2016 – 114,147 miles
  • 2014 – 109,005 miles
  • 2013 – 107,838 miles
  • 2012 – 96,465 miles
  • 2011 – 89,911 miles
  • 2010 – 77,370 miles
  • 2009 – 64,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,646 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing from calliper (1.1.16 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,646 miles (+6,981)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,646 miles
    Test number
    207046335354
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing from calliper (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,665 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,665 miles
    Test number
    373360115058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,917 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,917 miles
    Test number
    432936039931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,709 miles (+3,979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,709 miles
    Test number
    172060703266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake wear indicator not in correct position
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass130,730 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    130,730 miles
    Test number
    586476756305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,428 miles (+6,080)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,428 miles
    Test number
    709350630973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,348 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,348 miles
    Test number
    568637219546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,590 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,590 miles
    Test number
    658795346915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,574 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    118,574 miles
    Test number
    632056406617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,147 miles
    Test number
    287345488405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,147 miles (+5,142)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,147 miles
    Test number
    213569306469
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass109,005 miles (+1,167)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    109,005 miles
    Test number
    769264484260
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass107,838 miles (+11,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    107,838 miles
    Test number
    318347293226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail96,465 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,465 miles
    Test number
    647912342282
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass96,465 miles (+6,554)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,465 miles
    Test number
    846802842251
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass89,911 miles (+12,541)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,911 miles
    Test number
    525710521246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,370 miles (+12,674)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,370 miles
    Test number
    324149820483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,696 miles
    Test number
    123391609349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X30 MWL

Does X30 MWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X30 MWL expired on 31 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X30 MWL?
The MOT on X30 MWL expired on 31 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X30 MWL done?
X30 MWL was recorded at 147,646 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 5,343 miles a year.
Has X30 MWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 MWL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X30 MWL 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 MWL find?
X30 MWL failed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush worn; nearside rear hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing from calliper, and 5 more.

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