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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

X3 DTEMOT history

X3 DTE is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

X3 DTE grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,062 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 DTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 DTE was last recorded at 90,062 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,266 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,796 miles
Average per year
3,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,062 miles
  • 2025 – 85,266 miles
  • 2024 – 79,833 miles
  • 2023 – 74,638 miles
  • 2022 – 70,432 miles
  • 2021 – 63,906 miles
  • 2020 – 60,841 miles
  • 2019 – 58,709 miles
  • 2018 – 57,647 miles
  • 2017 – 56,639 miles
  • 2016 – 55,669 miles
  • 2014 – 51,638 miles
  • 2012 – 47,694 miles
  • 2011 – 45,170 miles
  • 2010 – 41,419 miles
  • 2009 – 35,827 miles
  • 2008 – 31,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,062 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,062 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,062 miles
    Test number
    628264643375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail90,062 miles (+4,796)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,062 miles
    Test number
    267992824373
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass85,266 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,266 miles
    Test number
    797464842654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    667665035411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,833 miles (+5,195)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    300795366629
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,638 miles (+4,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,638 miles
    Test number
    284584909506
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

  7. Pass70,432 miles (+6,526)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,432 miles
    Test number
    581392941217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,906 miles
    Test number
    872189248625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,906 miles (+3,065)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,906 miles
    Test number
    853074464100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass60,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,841 miles
    Test number
    903247116423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,841 miles (+2,132)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,841 miles
    Test number
    750548435487
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass58,709 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,709 miles
    Test number
    912581429283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,647 miles (+1,008)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,647 miles
    Test number
    998514612593
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area not exceeding 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass56,639 miles (+970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,639 miles
    Test number
    517284807978
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass55,669 miles (+4,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,669 miles
    Test number
    275990857905
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRemoved pads on front seatbelts to test belts fully fully

  16. Pass51,638 miles (+3,944)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,638 miles
    Test number
    709915844205
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront discs corroding
    • NoteRear discs corroding
    • NoteRemoved pads from front seatbelts to test correctly
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass47,694 miles (+2,524)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,694 miles
    Test number
    118229652213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low

  18. Pass45,170 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,170 miles
    Test number
    316153071201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,419 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,419 miles
    Test number
    462203770238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,827 miles (+4,377)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,827 miles
    Test number
    804547469229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn unevenly and almost bald on the outer edge

  21. Pass31,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,450 miles
    Test number
    123662668268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,450 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,450 miles
    Test number
    333021768474
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about X3 DTE

Does X3 DTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 DTE is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 DTE?
The MOT on X3 DTE is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 DTE done?
X3 DTE was recorded at 90,062 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,268 miles a year.
Has X3 DTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 DTE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 DTE 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 DTE find?
X3 DTE passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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