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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X31 OUUMOT history

X31 OUU is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 21 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

X31 OUU blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,443 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X31 OUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X31 OUU was last recorded at 97,443 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,279 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,164 miles
Average per year
3,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,443 miles
  • 2025 – 96,279 miles
  • 2024 – 95,549 miles
  • 2023 – 94,753 miles
  • 2022 – 93,550 miles
  • 2021 – 92,167 miles
  • 2020 – 90,812 miles
  • 2019 – 87,945 miles
  • 2018 – 85,280 miles
  • 2017 – 82,060 miles
  • 2016 – 76,192 miles
  • 2015 – 69,163 miles
  • 2014 – 61,312 miles
  • 2013 – 52,493 miles
  • 2012 – 46,533 miles
  • 2011 – 40,828 miles
  • 2010 – 35,158 miles
  • 2009 – 28,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,443 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySuspension components showing signs of corrosion

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,443 miles (+1,164)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    750620844710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components showing signs of corrosion

  2. Pass96,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,279 miles
    Test number
    466641701263
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail96,279 miles (+730)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,279 miles
    Test number
    768397961970
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,549 miles (+796)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,549 miles
    Test number
    202916133072
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,753 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,753 miles
    Test number
    122708024831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,550 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,550 miles
    Test number
    207688461857
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail93,545 miles (+1,378)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,545 miles
    Test number
    110708504217
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted separated just held in (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,167 miles (+1,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,167 miles
    Test number
    531317575111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,812 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,812 miles
    Test number
    570657167446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,945 miles (+2,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,945 miles
    Test number
    277844682909
    • Advisory0 emissions no print out possible

  11. Pass85,280 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,280 miles
    Test number
    799117711782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,060 miles (+5,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,060 miles
    Test number
    110148610213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass76,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,192 miles
    Test number
    244486233037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,192 miles (+7,029)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,192 miles
    Test number
    602594838146
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass69,163 miles (+7,851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,163 miles
    Test number
    575413365164
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass61,312 miles (+8,819)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,312 miles
    Test number
    777407264134
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail52,493 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,493 miles
    Test number
    206532253121
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass52,493 miles (+5,960)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,493 miles
    Test number
    277352053176
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass46,533 miles (+5,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,533 miles
    Test number
    479009142105
    • 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)

  20. Pass40,828 miles (+5,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,828 miles
    Test number
    608418161102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass35,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,158 miles
    Test number
    453089960165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,158 miles (+6,267)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,158 miles
    Test number
    882279060185
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass28,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,891 miles
    Test number
    170230669149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X31 OUU

Does X31 OUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X31 OUU is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X31 OUU?
The MOT on X31 OUU is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X31 OUU done?
X31 OUU was recorded at 97,443 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,992 miles a year.
Has X31 OUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X31 OUU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X31 OUU 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 OUU find?
X31 OUU passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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