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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

X30 RMSMOT history

X30 RMS is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

X30 RMS black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2024
Mileage
130,716 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X30 RMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X30 RMS was last recorded at 130,716 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 11,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,908 miles · 2 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
11,808 miles
Average per year
7,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,716 miles
  • 2022 – 118,908 miles
  • 2021 – 111,969 miles
  • 2020 – 104,879 miles
  • 2019 – 96,593 miles
  • 2018 – 82,979 miles
  • 2017 – 71,431 miles
  • 2016 – 62,969 miles
  • 2015 – 52,607 miles
  • 2014 – 47,072 miles
  • 2013 – 40,283 miles
  • 2012 – 32,344 miles
  • 2011 – 28,591 miles
  • 2010 – 23,491 miles
  • 2009 – 17,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,716 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,716 miles (+11,808)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,716 miles
    Test number
    769013796422
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass118,908 miles (+6,939)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,908 miles
    Test number
    401188900076
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass111,969 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,969 miles
    Test number
    242714681157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail111,965 miles (+7,086)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,965 miles
    Test number
    561740866083
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,879 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,879 miles
    Test number
    529942139909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,877 miles (+8,284)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,877 miles
    Test number
    626387978989
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,593 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,593 miles
    Test number
    222146216075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,463 miles (+13,484)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,463 miles
    Test number
    709479575632
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass82,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,979 miles
    Test number
    284485185025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,979 miles (+11,548)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,979 miles
    Test number
    381053559366
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass71,431 miles (+8,462)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,431 miles
    Test number
    882763570905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,969 miles (+10,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,969 miles
    Test number
    807003757807
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass52,607 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,607 miles
    Test number
    879372095154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteExhaust system low needs adjusting

  14. Fail52,607 miles (+5,535)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,607 miles
    Test number
    505092395196
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteExhaust system low needs adjusting

  15. Pass47,072 miles (+6,789)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,072 miles
    Test number
    199884664315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteE.M.L Warning light on

  16. Pass40,283 miles (+7,939)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,283 miles
    Test number
    539928753382
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass32,344 miles (+3,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,344 miles
    Test number
    807207652391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass28,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,591 miles
    Test number
    298693441358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,591 miles (+5,100)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,591 miles
    Test number
    969102041303
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on

  20. Pass23,491 miles (+5,870)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,491 miles
    Test number
    331835750364
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteDeep cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

  21. Pass17,621 miles (+4,815)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,621 miles
    Test number
    183095559393
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  22. Pass12,806 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    12,806 miles
    Test number
    770605509030
    • NoteCut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but not to cord
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer secure but not correctly anligned

Questions about X30 RMS

Does X30 RMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X30 RMS expired on 10 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X30 RMS?
The MOT on X30 RMS expired on 10 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X30 RMS done?
X30 RMS was recorded at 130,716 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 7,987 miles a year.
Has X30 RMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 RMS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on X30 RMS 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 RMS find?
X30 RMS passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 8 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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