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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

X3 DVBMOT history

X3 DVB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

X3 DVB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,237 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 DVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 DVB was last recorded at 95,237 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 1,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,375 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,862 miles
Average per year
4,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,237 miles
  • 2025 – 93,375 miles
  • 2024 – 88,798 miles
  • 2023 – 83,790 miles
  • 2022 – 79,413 miles
  • 2021 – 74,412 miles
  • 2020 – 69,001 miles
  • 2019 – 60,977 miles
  • 2018 – 53,918 miles
  • 2017 – 46,725 miles
  • 2016 – 43,775 miles
  • 2015 – 42,374 miles
  • 2014 – 40,349 miles
  • 2013 – 37,548 miles
  • 2011 – 35,798 miles
  • 2010 – 32,229 miles
  • 2009 – 26,808 miles
  • 2008 – 21,625 miles
  • 2007 – 16,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,237 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,237 miles (+1,862)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,237 miles
    Test number
    534134638234
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass93,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,375 miles
    Test number
    203034263070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,375 miles (+4,577)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,375 miles
    Test number
    846377961708
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,798 miles (+5,008)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,798 miles
    Test number
    776005563276
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,790 miles (+4,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,790 miles
    Test number
    752317466430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass79,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,413 miles
    Test number
    839918203300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,413 miles (+5,001)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,413 miles
    Test number
    808606476797
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass74,412 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,412 miles
    Test number
    939648983492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,001 miles
    Test number
    303646036618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,001 miles (+8,024)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,001 miles
    Test number
    208189986944
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass60,977 miles (+7,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,977 miles
    Test number
    420001350267
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • 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. Pass53,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,918 miles
    Test number
    585197189355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,918 miles (+7,193)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,918 miles
    Test number
    957912677735
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass46,725 miles (+2,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,725 miles
    Test number
    973469602916
    • AdvisorySeal perished on fuel filler cap

  15. Pass43,775 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,775 miles
    Test number
    788729289792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,374 miles (+2,025)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,374 miles
    Test number
    349752035167
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass40,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,349 miles
    Test number
    236324634458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,347 miles (+2,799)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,347 miles
    Test number
    895644034164
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass37,548 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,548 miles
    Test number
    998354703026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,798 miles (+3,552)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,798 miles
    Test number
    117025351306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wheels sligthly distorted.

  21. Pass32,246 miles (+17)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,246 miles
    Test number
    236366101028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront wheels slightly distorted
    • NoteN/s/f tyre very worn and slightly damaged on outer edge
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack arm
    • NoteTested when wet
    • NoteVarious underbody covers fitted

  22. Fail32,229 miles (+5,421)1 failure4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,229 miles
    Test number
    871378540322
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCuts in tread on nearside front tyre
    • NoteCuts in tread on offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre perrished
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre perrished
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  23. Pass26,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,808 miles
    Test number
    681009549387
    • 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)

  24. Fail26,808 miles (+5,183)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,808 miles
    Test number
    894709849390
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  25. Pass21,625 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,625 miles
    Test number
    423260038475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,988 miles
    Test number
    232675347320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 DVB

Does X3 DVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 DVB is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 DVB?
The MOT on X3 DVB is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 DVB done?
X3 DVB was recorded at 95,237 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,171 miles a year.
Has X3 DVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 DVB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X3 DVB 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 DVB find?
X3 DVB passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, and 4 more.

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