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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

X3 EBNMOT history

X3 EBN is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 3 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 50,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

X3 EBN black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
50,594 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 EBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 EBN was last recorded at 50,594 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,689 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
905 miles
Average per year
1,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,594 miles
  • 2024 – 49,689 miles
  • 2023 – 49,204 miles
  • 2022 – 48,691 miles
  • 2021 – 47,621 miles
  • 2020 – 46,756 miles
  • 2019 – 45,101 miles
  • 2018 – 43,941 miles
  • 2017 – 42,384 miles
  • 2016 – 40,118 miles
  • 2015 – 36,823 miles
  • 2014 – 32,930 miles
  • 2013 – 30,367 miles
  • 2012 – 29,255 miles
  • 2011 – 28,776 miles
  • 2010 – 26,684 miles
  • 2008 – 18,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,594 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,594 miles (+905)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    50,594 miles
    Test number
    407424621925
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass49,689 miles (+485)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,689 miles
    Test number
    770226434661
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass49,204 miles (+513)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,204 miles
    Test number
    539400250981
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass48,691 miles (+1,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,691 miles
    Test number
    842752666886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass47,621 miles (+865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,621 miles
    Test number
    889982344915
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass46,756 miles (+1,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,756 miles
    Test number
    134795334850
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass45,101 miles (+1,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,101 miles
    Test number
    111303237070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass43,941 miles (+1,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,941 miles
    Test number
    890081023470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs slight adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside front window wiper slightly deteriorating

  9. Pass42,384 miles (+2,266)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,384 miles
    Test number
    538797606353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass40,118 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,118 miles
    Test number
    163844571988
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail40,115 miles (+3,292)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,115 miles
    Test number
    615490761528
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass36,823 miles (+3,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,823 miles
    Test number
    769124983667
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass32,930 miles (+2,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,930 miles
    Test number
    495418364138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass30,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    556159843134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,367 miles (+1,112)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    238549343184
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass29,255 miles (+479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,255 miles
    Test number
    247089542432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass28,776 miles (+2,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,776 miles
    Test number
    765456741184
    • 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)

  18. Pass26,684 miles (+7,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,684 miles
    Test number
    214425940490
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass18,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,930 miles
    Test number
    804375758119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about X3 EBN

Does X3 EBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 EBN is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X3 EBN?
The MOT on X3 EBN is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 EBN done?
X3 EBN was recorded at 50,594 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 1,811 miles a year.
Has X3 EBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 EBN has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on X3 EBN 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 EBN find?
X3 EBN passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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