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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X3 ACAMOT history

X3 ACA is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X3 ACA black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,760 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 ACA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 ACA was last recorded at 131,760 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 6,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,479 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,281 miles
Average per year
6,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,760 miles
  • 2025 – 125,479 miles
  • 2024 – 115,996 miles
  • 2023 – 109,838 miles
  • 2022 – 102,887 miles
  • 2021 – 96,947 miles
  • 2020 – 90,518 miles
  • 2019 – 84,405 miles
  • 2018 – 78,599 miles
  • 2017 – 72,230 miles
  • 2016 – 62,021 miles
  • 2015 – 56,225 miles
  • 2014 – 51,927 miles
  • 2013 – 46,787 miles
  • 2012 – 40,781 miles
  • 2011 – 31,015 miles
  • 2010 – 22,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,760 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,760 miles (+6,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,760 miles
    Test number
    347355453302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,479 miles (+9,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,479 miles
    Test number
    151906478362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,996 miles (+6,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,996 miles
    Test number
    818077692372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,838 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,838 miles
    Test number
    134911340101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail109,838 miles (+6,951)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,838 miles
    Test number
    915110142200
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,887 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,887 miles
    Test number
    785842756044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,947 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,947 miles
    Test number
    851433624477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail96,945 miles (+6,427)2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,945 miles
    Test number
    619312028804
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass90,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,518 miles
    Test number
    703388620081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,517 miles (+6,112)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,517 miles
    Test number
    535117524092
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely Binding (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass84,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    248759459760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,405 miles (+5,806)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    465594510313
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

  13. Pass78,599 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,599 miles
    Test number
    326891336641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,230 miles (+10,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,230 miles
    Test number
    597427007645
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn

  15. Pass62,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,021 miles
    Test number
    470790805534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,021 miles (+5,796)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,021 miles
    Test number
    530071930701
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass56,225 miles (+4,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,225 miles
    Test number
    653196203933
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 4/1.6/4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear

  18. Pass51,927 miles (+5,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,927 miles
    Test number
    309961724250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass46,787 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,787 miles
    Test number
    228583233271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail46,688 miles (+5,907)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,688 miles
    Test number
    355099523425
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,781 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,781 miles
    Test number
    859280022271
    • NoteFront discs corroded on edges
    • NoteN/s/r disc corroded from inside
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  22. Fail40,781 miles (+9,766)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,781 miles
    Test number
    135770622234
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs corroded on edges
    • NoteN/s/r disc corroded from inside
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  23. Pass31,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,015 miles
    Test number
    585412531248
    • 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)

  24. Fail31,015 miles (+8,107)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,015 miles
    Test number
    315192731499
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  25. Pass22,908 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,908 miles
    Test number
    653996330200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,580 miles
    Test number
    144503360071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 ACA

Does X3 ACA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 ACA is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 ACA?
The MOT on X3 ACA is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 ACA done?
X3 ACA was recorded at 131,760 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 6,650 miles a year.
Has X3 ACA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 ACA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X3 ACA 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 X3 ACA find?
X3 ACA passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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