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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X3 DAOMOT history

X3 DAO is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 16 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 82,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

X3 DAO black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,362 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 DAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 DAO was last recorded at 82,362 miles on 14 May 2026, 2,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,585 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,777 miles
Average per year
4,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,362 miles
  • 2025 – 79,585 miles
  • 2024 – 76,526 miles
  • 2023 – 73,908 miles
  • 2022 – 71,338 miles
  • 2021 – 68,174 miles
  • 2020 – 65,421 miles
  • 2019 – 61,695 miles
  • 2018 – 56,446 miles
  • 2017 – 50,495 miles
  • 2016 – 44,338 miles
  • 2015 – 30,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,362 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,362 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,362 miles
    Test number
    708027039235
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail82,362 miles (+2,777)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,362 miles
    Test number
    700847698898
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass79,585 miles (+3,059)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,585 miles
    Test number
    163718464112
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass76,526 miles (+68)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,526 miles
    Test number
    492855337240
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail76,458 miles (+2,550)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,458 miles
    Test number
    972017430065
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass73,908 miles (+2,570)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,908 miles
    Test number
    127853686107
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass71,338 miles (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    71,338 miles
    Test number
    994316954767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,174 miles (+2,753)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,174 miles
    Test number
    993499441840
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip On Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Pass65,421 miles (+3,726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,421 miles
    Test number
    715552955080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass61,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,695 miles
    Test number
    336359061017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,695 miles (+5,249)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,695 miles
    Test number
    523435573494
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass56,446 miles (+5,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,446 miles
    Test number
    696506769145
    • AdvisoryStone chips inside and outside zone A

  13. Pass50,495 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,495 miles
    Test number
    400790631275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,338 miles (+13,450)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,338 miles
    Test number
    393878268848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,888 miles
    Test number
    595008012172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 DAO

Does X3 DAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 DAO is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 DAO?
The MOT on X3 DAO is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 DAO done?
X3 DAO was recorded at 82,362 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,904 miles a year.
Has X3 DAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 DAO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 DAO 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 DAO find?
X3 DAO passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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