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BMW X3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

X31 MLSMOT history

X31 MLS is a silver petrol BMW X3 first used on 23 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

X31 MLS silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,425 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X31 MLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X31 MLS was last recorded at 86,425 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,249 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
4,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,425 miles
  • 2024 – 86,249 miles
  • 2023 – 81,821 miles
  • 2022 – 81,816 miles
  • 2019 – 71,540 miles
  • 2018 – 70,531 miles
  • 2017 – 68,237 miles
  • 2016 – 63,768 miles
  • 2015 – 58,029 miles
  • 2014 – 51,196 miles
  • 2013 – 42,811 miles
  • 2012 – 33,405 miles
  • 2011 – 23,914 miles
  • 2010 – 14,790 miles
  • 2009 – 11,627 miles
  • 2008 – 9,485 miles
  • 2007 – 7,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,425 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront to rear suspension, surface rusty
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,425 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,425 miles
    Test number
    169071644435
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear suspension, surface rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  2. Fail86,425 miles (+176)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,425 miles
    Test number
    848618956861
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure rubber mounting insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear suspension, surface rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  3. Pass86,249 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    86,249 miles
    Test number
    790711087923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,821 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,821 miles
    Test number
    465741639447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,816 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,816 miles
    Test number
    699713727216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,815 miles (+10,275)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,815 miles
    Test number
    345052312733
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass71,540 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,540 miles
    Test number
    905238575606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,531 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,531 miles
    Test number
    300516055627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  9. Fail70,531 miles (+2,294)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,531 miles
    Test number
    546366501163
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  10. Pass68,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,237 miles
    Test number
    559047617253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,237 miles (+4,469)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,237 miles
    Test number
    618425811530
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  12. Pass63,768 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,768 miles
    Test number
    316053448246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,029 miles (+6,833)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,029 miles
    Test number
    646732099521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,196 miles
    Test number
    787027564275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,192 miles (+8,381)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    848267264292
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass42,811 miles (+9,406)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,811 miles
    Test number
    627414273244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,405 miles (+9,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,405 miles
    Test number
    415394162254
    • 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)
  18. Pass23,914 miles (+9,124)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,914 miles
    Test number
    418473861297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,790 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,790 miles
    Test number
    324160270221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,669 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    12,669 miles
    Test number
    312994180069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,627 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,627 miles
    Test number
    692336189081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,485 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    9,485 miles
    Test number
    722075108147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    7,128 miles
    Test number
    110396607171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X31 MLS

Does X31 MLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X31 MLS is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X31 MLS?
The MOT on X31 MLS is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X31 MLS done?
X31 MLS was recorded at 86,425 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 4,132 miles a year.
Has X31 MLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X31 MLS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X31 MLS 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 MLS find?
X31 MLS passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 disc; front to rear suspension, surface rusty; under tray fitted.

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