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BMW X3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

X30 SXYMOT history

X30 SXY is a grey petrol BMW X3 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 105,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

X30 SXY grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
105,232 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X30 SXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X30 SXY was last recorded at 105,232 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,768 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
464 miles
Average per year
4,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,232 miles
  • 2025 – 100,422 miles
  • 2024 – 94,597 miles
  • 2023 – 88,593 miles
  • 2022 – 83,400 miles
  • 2021 – 78,704 miles
  • 2019 – 72,856 miles
  • 2018 – 63,193 miles
  • 2017 – 56,430 miles
  • 2016 – 49,103 miles
  • 2015 – 49,004 miles
  • 2014 – 41,534 miles
  • 2013 – 34,634 miles
  • 2012 – 31,227 miles
  • 2011 – 28,702 miles
  • 2010 – 25,112 miles
  • 2009 – 21,946 miles
  • 2008 – 19,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,232 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise attention

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise attention

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Both rear shocks weak but not leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,232 miles (+464)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    105,232 miles
    Test number
    157812895183
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,768 miles (+4,346)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,768 miles
    Test number
    799628149854
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise attention (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge of tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise attention (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge of tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass100,422 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,422 miles
    Test number
    464081303249
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise attention (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise attention (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail100,421 miles (+5,824)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,421 miles
    Test number
    983194430520
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise attention (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output advise attention (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass94,597 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,597 miles
    Test number
    578323176934
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks weak but not leaking oil

  6. Fail94,594 miles (+6,001)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,594 miles
    Test number
    262332112989
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam electrical fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks weak but not leaking oil

  7. Pass88,593 miles (+81)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,593 miles
    Test number
    607744509109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail88,512 miles (+5,112)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,512 miles
    Test number
    368269776817
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,400 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,400 miles
    Test number
    746182319049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,704 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,704 miles
    Test number
    640620480875
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers split

  11. Fail78,704 miles (+5,848)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,704 miles
    Test number
    526487684178
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers split

  12. Pass72,856 miles (+9,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,856 miles
    Test number
    356885356825
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass63,193 miles (+6,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,193 miles
    Test number
    363854430930
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass56,430 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,430 miles
    Test number
    297514289726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCracks on o/s/f - n/s/f tyre

  15. Fail56,353 miles (+7,250)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,353 miles
    Test number
    634128378204
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCracks on o/s/f - n/s/f tyre

  16. Pass49,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,103 miles
    Test number
    684939054169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,103 miles (+99)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,103 miles
    Test number
    331869293976
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

  18. Pass49,004 miles (+7,470)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,004 miles
    Test number
    533008333361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,534 miles (+6,900)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,534 miles
    Test number
    225628764264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  20. Fail34,634 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,634 miles
    Test number
    329672763412
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass34,634 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,634 miles
    Test number
    847402863277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,615 miles
    Test number
    387403313275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,615 miles (+1,051)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,615 miles
    Test number
    937683413222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass33,564 miles (+2,337)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,564 miles
    Test number
    119609053477
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass31,227 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,227 miles
    Test number
    866720062063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,702 miles (+3,590)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,702 miles
    Test number
    746617751017
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteLarge sump & under body covers fitted

  27. Pass25,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,112 miles
    Test number
    351438450047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,112 miles (+3,166)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,112 miles
    Test number
    611638650015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  29. Pass21,946 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,946 miles
    Test number
    103888359090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,350 miles
    Test number
    602760868074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X30 SXY

Does X30 SXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X30 SXY is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X30 SXY?
The MOT on X30 SXY is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X30 SXY done?
X30 SXY was recorded at 105,232 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,705 miles a year.
Has X30 SXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 SXY has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X30 SXY 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 SXY find?
X30 SXY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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