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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X3 AUPMOT history

X3 AUP is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

X3 AUP silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
110,794 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 AUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 AUP was last recorded at 110,794 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 4,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2011: 27,636 miles, lower than 56,446 miles on 30 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,740 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,054 miles
Average per year
3,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,794 miles
  • 2024 – 106,740 miles
  • 2023 – 102,409 miles
  • 2022 – 99,354 miles
  • 2021 – 96,282 miles
  • 2020 – 93,176 miles
  • 2019 – 88,936 miles
  • 2018 – 85,280 miles
  • 2017 – 81,293 miles
  • 2016 – 77,201 miles
  • 2015 – 73,394 miles
  • 2014 – 69,194 miles
  • 2013 – 66,195 miles
  • 2012 – 62,676 miles
  • 2011 – 60,378 miles
  • 2010 – 56,446 miles
  • 2009 – 50,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,794 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,794 miles (+4,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    110,794 miles
    Test number
    919128372062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass106,740 miles (+4,331)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,740 miles
    Test number
    200236343731
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass102,409 miles (+3,055)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,409 miles
    Test number
    812979620190
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass99,354 miles (+3,072)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,354 miles
    Test number
    821761507078
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass96,282 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,282 miles
    Test number
    434280810057
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on the edges / also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
    • AdvisoryCouple of small stone chips in the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroding on the outer edges
  6. Fail96,282 miles (+3,106)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,282 miles
    Test number
    294499997194
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on the edges / also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
    • AdvisoryCouple of small stone chips in the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroding on the outer edges
  7. Pass93,176 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,176 miles
    Test number
    791174215306
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are more than half worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCouple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroding on the outer edges
  8. Fail93,176 miles (+4,240)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,176 miles
    Test number
    488021299098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are more than half worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCouple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroding on the outer edges
  9. Pass88,936 miles (+3,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,936 miles
    Test number
    629635063574
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are getting close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
  10. Pass85,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    85,280 miles
    Test number
    896193374404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,280 miles (+3,987)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,280 miles
    Test number
    483547526877
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass81,293 miles (+4,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,293 miles
    Test number
    309477888969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn outer edge
  13. Pass77,201 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    77,201 miles
    Test number
    347788804212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,394 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,394 miles
    Test number
    756529641643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
  15. Fail73,394 miles (+4,200)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,394 miles
    Test number
    798625272891
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
  16. Pass69,194 miles (+2,999)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,194 miles
    Test number
    486840934358
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on inner edge
  17. Pass66,195 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,195 miles
    Test number
    947539423329
    • NoteAll tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
  18. Fail66,195 miles (+3,519)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,195 miles
    Test number
    875909023391
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
  19. Pass62,676 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,676 miles
    Test number
    618491832365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,378 miles
    Test number
    928135921354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,636 miles (-28,810)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,636 miles
    Test number
    997975721361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,446 miles (+5,806)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,446 miles
    Test number
    482564730407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,640 miles
    Test number
    353568839347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X3 AUP

Does X3 AUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 AUP is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X3 AUP?
The MOT on X3 AUP is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 AUP done?
X3 AUP was recorded at 110,794 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,765 miles a year.
Has X3 AUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 AUP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on X3 AUP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X3 AUP find?
X3 AUP passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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