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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

X3 ADGMOT history

X3 ADG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

X3 ADG silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2025
Mileage
148,102 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 ADG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 ADG was last recorded at 148,102 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 5,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,030 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5,072 miles
Average per year
8,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,102 miles
  • 2023 – 143,030 miles
  • 2022 – 136,636 miles
  • 2021 – 131,303 miles
  • 2020 – 127,169 miles
  • 2019 – 121,040 miles
  • 2018 – 114,202 miles
  • 2017 – 108,217 miles
  • 2016 – 101,538 miles
  • 2015 – 97,506 miles
  • 2014 – 91,397 miles
  • 2013 – 81,768 miles
  • 2012 – 69,043 miles
  • 2011 – 55,269 miles
  • 2010 – 40,332 miles
  • 2009 – 26,814 miles
  • 2008 – 10,887 miles
  • 2007 – 10,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,102 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,102 miles (+5,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    148,102 miles
    Test number
    639443925739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass143,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,030 miles
    Test number
    333273024034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail143,030 miles (+6,394)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,030 miles
    Test number
    438412812508
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  4. Pass136,636 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,636 miles
    Test number
    465018752332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,626 miles (+5,323)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,626 miles
    Test number
    108272627111
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass131,303 miles (+4,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,303 miles
    Test number
    763935084287
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  7. Pass127,169 miles (+6,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,169 miles
    Test number
    480391194825
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre treads cracked 205/55/16

  8. Pass121,040 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,040 miles
    Test number
    975001650425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,202 miles (+5,985)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,202 miles
    Test number
    124364426732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,217 miles
    Test number
    858153857051
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail108,215 miles (+6,677)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,215 miles
    Test number
    549088737159
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH OUT OF SHAPE/INNER EDGES WEAR (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass101,538 miles (+4,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,538 miles
    Test number
    271102596968
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges 205/55/16
    • AdvisoryRear shockabsorbers corroded and weak

  13. Pass97,506 miles (+6,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,506 miles
    Test number
    657802135113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass91,397 miles (+9,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,397 miles
    Test number
    435855134150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass81,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,768 miles
    Test number
    276697333136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail81,768 miles (+12,725)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,768 miles
    Test number
    259437433125
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass69,043 miles (+13,774)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,043 miles
    Test number
    979158032130
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEng man lit

  18. Pass55,269 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,269 miles
    Test number
    988933331179
    • NoteRear/brake/discs/worn both/front/tyres/worn/on/edges slight/oil/leaks/from/cylinder/head/gasket

  19. Fail55,269 miles (+14,937)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,269 miles
    Test number
    306153031167
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear/brake/discs/worn both/front/tyres/worn/on/edges slight/oil/leaks/from/cylinder/head/gasket

  20. Pass40,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,332 miles
    Test number
    303842730196
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail40,332 miles (+13,518)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,332 miles
    Test number
    674172930148
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,814 miles
    Test number
    621308939164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,814 miles (+15,927)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,814 miles
    Test number
    821976939169
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass10,887 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,887 miles
    Test number
    190947738112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    10,351 miles
    Test number
    390509107394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 ADG

Does X3 ADG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X3 ADG expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X3 ADG?
The MOT on X3 ADG expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X3 ADG done?
X3 ADG was recorded at 148,102 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 8,223 miles a year.
Has X3 ADG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 ADG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X3 ADG 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 ADG find?
X3 ADG passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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