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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

X3 ATJMOT history

X3 ATJ is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 150,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

X3 ATJ black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
150,666 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 ATJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 ATJ was last recorded at 150,666 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 5,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,162 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,504 miles
Average per year
7,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,666 miles
  • 2025 – 145,162 miles
  • 2024 – 134,011 miles
  • 2023 – 127,075 miles
  • 2022 – 119,513 miles
  • 2021 – 114,542 miles
  • 2020 – 108,853 miles
  • 2019 – 103,228 miles
  • 2018 – 97,797 miles
  • 2017 – 93,146 miles
  • 2016 – 87,955 miles
  • 2015 – 85,438 miles
  • 2014 – 71,034 miles
  • 2013 – 56,299 miles
  • 2012 – 54,880 miles
  • 2011 – 46,876 miles
  • 2010 – 37,472 miles
  • 2009 – 27,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,666 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,666 miles (+5,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    150,666 miles
    Test number
    936851158457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass145,162 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,162 miles
    Test number
    271603787021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail145,159 miles (+11,148)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,159 miles
    Test number
    405974546338
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass134,011 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,011 miles
    Test number
    670391972251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,771 miles (+6,696)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,771 miles
    Test number
    659658799518
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass127,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,075 miles
    Test number
    557428540262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail127,075 miles (+7,562)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,075 miles
    Test number
    835083799983
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,513 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,513 miles
    Test number
    376503001247
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail119,513 miles (+4,971)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,513 miles
    Test number
    128463552462
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass114,542 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,542 miles
    Test number
    792597169050
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail114,538 miles (+5,685)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,538 miles
    Test number
    517680668663
    • MajorFront Prop shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass108,853 miles (+5,625)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,853 miles
    Test number
    855471968407
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator lamp on

  13. Pass103,228 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,228 miles
    Test number
    212760119737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,797 miles
    Test number
    254195359263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,797 miles (+4,651)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,797 miles
    Test number
    171363835791
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass93,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,146 miles
    Test number
    669623598622
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail93,146 miles (+5,191)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,146 miles
    Test number
    318661549281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass87,955 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,955 miles
    Test number
    386338715301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,438 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,438 miles
    Test number
    993328625102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail85,429 miles (+6,110)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,429 miles
    Test number
    484203163885
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass79,319 miles (+8,285)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    806986515024
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass71,034 miles (+14,735)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,034 miles
    Test number
    185052734157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,299 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,299 miles
    Test number
    715836133159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,289 miles (+1,409)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,289 miles
    Test number
    859313833144
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass54,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,880 miles
    Test number
    939252692210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,880 miles (+8,004)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,880 miles
    Test number
    175550492246
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  27. Pass46,876 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,876 miles
    Test number
    958077401346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail46,869 miles (+9,397)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,869 miles
    Test number
    906566901374
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  29. Pass37,472 miles (+9,996)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,472 miles
    Test number
    350566200300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,476 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,476 miles
    Test number
    312838129357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail27,467 miles3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,467 miles
    Test number
    311397029380
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about X3 ATJ

Does X3 ATJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 ATJ is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 ATJ?
The MOT on X3 ATJ is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 ATJ done?
X3 ATJ was recorded at 150,666 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 7,401 miles a year.
Has X3 ATJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 ATJ has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X3 ATJ 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 ATJ find?
X3 ATJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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