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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

X31 DCSMOT history

X31 DCS is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 19 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 152,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

X31 DCS black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
152,089 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X31 DCS
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
19 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X31 DCS was last recorded at 152,089 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,089 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,089 miles
  • 2025 – 151,324 miles
  • 2024 – 149,781 miles
  • 2023 – 147,158 miles
  • 2022 – 140,266 miles
  • 2020 – 136,204 miles
  • 2019 – 128,569 miles
  • 2018 – 124,523 miles
  • 2017 – 117,555 miles
  • 2016 – 107,351 miles
  • 2015 – 96,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,089 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear sub-fram corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,089 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    152,089 miles
    Test number
    617895268651
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-fram corroded

  2. Fail152,089 miles (+765)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,089 miles
    Test number
    376672834530
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-fram corroded

  3. Pass151,324 miles (+1,543)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    151,324 miles
    Test number
    685823886158
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    149,781 miles
    Test number
    448603655245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail149,781 miles (+2,623)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,781 miles
    Test number
    594707205607
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,158 miles (+6,892)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    147,158 miles
    Test number
    467354420797
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass140,266 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,266 miles
    Test number
    131606162815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Fail140,191 miles (+3,987)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,191 miles
    Test number
    734298845888
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 3 mm / wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

  9. Pass136,204 miles (+7,635)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,204 miles
    Test number
    763385913715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front obligatory wing mirror glass insecure.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass128,569 miles (+4,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,569 miles
    Test number
    579946774428
    • AdvisoryRear under body, suspension area and rear differential slight surface corrosion

  11. Pass124,523 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,523 miles
    Test number
    411828524988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,516 miles (+6,961)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,516 miles
    Test number
    746595754831
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm unsecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass117,555 miles (+10,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,555 miles
    Test number
    396643151396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass107,351 miles (+10,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,351 miles
    Test number
    395676800251
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass96,662 miles (+3,000)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,662 miles
    Test number
    206649725430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail93,662 miles2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,662 miles
    Test number
    777277525186
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth Front Suspension Top Mounts Corroded.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about X31 DCS

Does X31 DCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X31 DCS is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X31 DCS?
The MOT on X31 DCS is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X31 DCS done?
X31 DCS was recorded at 152,089 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 5,108 miles a year.
Has X31 DCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X31 DCS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X31 DCS 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 X31 DCS find?
X31 DCS passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-fram corroded.

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