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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X31 RATMOT history

X31 RAT is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 93,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

X31 RAT blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,825 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X31 RAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X31 RAT was last recorded at 93,825 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 5,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,693 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,132 miles
Average per year
5,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,825 miles
  • 2024 – 88,693 miles
  • 2023 – 83,425 miles
  • 2022 – 78,303 miles
  • 2021 – 74,549 miles
  • 2020 – 68,830 miles
  • 2019 – 63,643 miles
  • 2018 – 58,632 miles
  • 2017 – 52,409 miles
  • 2016 – 44,859 miles
  • 2015 – 34,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,825 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,825 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,825 miles
    Test number
    223367751147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,693 miles (+5,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,693 miles
    Test number
    631772695701
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass83,425 miles (+5,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,425 miles
    Test number
    208649399912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass78,303 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,303 miles
    Test number
    509342745368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,549 miles (+5,719)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,549 miles
    Test number
    640997097711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,830 miles (+5,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,830 miles
    Test number
    420735666405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass63,643 miles (+5,011)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,643 miles
    Test number
    634716876097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,632 miles (+6,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,632 miles
    Test number
    135462722903
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both front tyres getting low at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise rear brake pads getting low at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both rear tyres low at 2mm, also cuts in tread but no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass52,409 miles (+7,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    873226741662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing
  10. Pass44,859 miles (+9,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,859 miles
    Test number
    478346412728
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItem(s) removed from drivers view prior to test
  11. Pass34,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,867 miles
    Test number
    597398308480
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring vision

Questions about X31 RAT

Does X31 RAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X31 RAT is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X31 RAT?
The MOT on X31 RAT is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X31 RAT done?
X31 RAT was recorded at 93,825 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 5,769 miles a year.
Has X31 RAT ever failed its MOT?
No. X31 RAT has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on X31 RAT 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 RAT find?
X31 RAT passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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