BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
X3 CULMOT history
X3 CUL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,872 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 149,872 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,591 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X3 CUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 3 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X3 CUL was last recorded at 149,872 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 3,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,378 miles · 23 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,494 miles
- Average per year
- 7,591 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,872 miles
- 2025 – 146,378 miles
- 2024 – 142,154 miles
- 2023 – 137,699 miles
- 2021 – 122,180 miles
- 2020 – 112,627 miles
- 2019 – 100,226 miles
- 2018 – 95,205 miles
- 2017 – 89,004 miles
- 2016 – 85,988 miles
- 2015 – 79,370 miles
- 2014 – 71,110 miles
- 2013 – 56,043 miles
- 2011 – 26,940 miles
- 2010 – 23,469 miles
- 2009 – 20,684 miles
- 2008 – 16,608 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,872 miles (+3,494)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 149,872 miles
- Test number
- 762861054405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,378 miles (+4,224)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 146,378 miles
- Test number
- 326597323695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,154 miles (+4,455)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 142,154 miles
- Test number
- 160026322372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,699 miles (+15,519)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 137,699 miles
- Test number
- 328578520091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,180 miles (+9,553)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 122,180 miles
- Test number
- 811901114633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,627 miles (+12,401)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 112,627 miles
- Test number
- 265986400727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,226 miles (+5,021)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 100,226 miles
- Test number
- 401732540204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,205 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 95,205 miles
- Test number
- 808301936587
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail95,201 miles (+6,197)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,201 miles
- Test number
- 975585190645
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass89,004 miles (+3,016)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 89,004 miles
- Test number
- 560881188984
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and lower covers fitted
Pass85,988 miles (+6,618)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 85,988 miles
- Test number
- 730450143780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,370 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 79,370 miles
- Test number
- 849048075168
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail79,366 miles (+8,256)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,366 miles
- Test number
- 969588675157
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail71,110 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,110 miles
- Test number
- 445416274182
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass71,110 miles (+15,067)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 71,110 miles
- Test number
- 945406074119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,043 miles (+29,103)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 56,043 miles
- Test number
- 206252883457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,940 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 26,940 miles
- Test number
- 469084151381
- NoteFront tyres starting to ware on tread edges
Fail26,940 miles (+3,471)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,940 miles
- Test number
- 785154651329
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront tyres starting to ware on tread edges
Pass23,469 miles (+2,785)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 23,469 miles
- Test number
- 464864260437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,684 miles (+4,076)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 20,684 miles
- Test number
- 233794369389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,608 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 16,608 miles
- Test number
- 934045568334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X3 CUL
- Does X3 CUL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 CUL is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X3 CUL?
- The MOT on X3 CUL is valid until 22 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 CUL done?
- X3 CUL was recorded at 149,872 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 7,591 miles a year.
- Has X3 CUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X3 CUL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2018.
- Has the mileage on X3 CUL 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 CUL find?
- X3 CUL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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