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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

X31 SCSMOT history

X31 SCS is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 26 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 211,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

X31 SCS silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
211,653 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X31 SCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X31 SCS was last recorded at 211,653 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,283 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
370 miles
Average per year
11,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,653 miles
  • 2025 – 203,017 miles
  • 2024 – 194,037 miles
  • 2023 – 184,979 miles
  • 2022 – 171,954 miles
  • 2021 – 156,942 miles
  • 2020 – 145,095 miles
  • 2019 – 134,069 miles
  • 2018 – 117,639 miles
  • 2017 – 106,024 miles
  • 2016 – 91,647 miles
  • 2015 – 80,295 miles
  • 2014 – 68,368 miles
  • 2013 – 63,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,653 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Undercovers fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play inner tie

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,653 miles (+370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    211,653 miles
    Test number
    707373853067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail211,283 miles (+8,266)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,283 miles
    Test number
    357552893487
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass203,017 miles (+8,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    203,017 miles
    Test number
    189074455094
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass194,037 miles (+9,058)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    194,037 miles
    Test number
    219272579905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass184,979 miles (+511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    184,979 miles
    Test number
    868814081444
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail184,468 miles (+12,514)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,468 miles
    Test number
    325050535550
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass171,954 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,954 miles
    Test number
    663018206286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play inner tie (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail171,660 miles (+14,718)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,660 miles
    Test number
    618890130226
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play inner tie (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass156,942 miles (+11,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    156,942 miles
    Test number
    380807772567
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass145,095 miles (+11,026)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    145,095 miles
    Test number
    600874645912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,069 miles (+3,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    134,069 miles
    Test number
    279241466638
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass130,562 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    130,562 miles
    Test number
    724295530744
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering rack end bush
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  13. Fail130,562 miles (+12,923)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,562 miles
    Test number
    197757656083
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering rack end bush
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  14. Pass117,639 miles (+11,615)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,639 miles
    Test number
    815440555689
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering rack end bush
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  15. Pass106,024 miles (+14,377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,024 miles
    Test number
    588830826172
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s rack end bush
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  16. Pass91,647 miles (+549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,647 miles
    Test number
    550609059067
    • AdvisoryBrake pads worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s end of steering rack
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  17. Fail91,098 miles (+10,803)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,098 miles
    Test number
    295370382423
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pads worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s end of steering rack
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  18. Pass80,295 miles (+11,927)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,295 miles
    Test number
    226056755491
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass68,368 miles (+5,162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,368 miles
    Test number
    247346454494
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass63,206 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,206 miles
    Test number
    826173303362
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

Questions about X31 SCS

Does X31 SCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X31 SCS is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X31 SCS?
The MOT on X31 SCS is valid until 21 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 SCS done?
X31 SCS was recorded at 211,653 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 11,439 miles a year.
Has X31 SCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X31 SCS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X31 SCS 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 SCS find?
X31 SCS passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; oil leak, but not excessive; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres.

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