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BMW X3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

X3 ECLMOT history

X3 ECL is a silver petrol BMW X3 first used on 27 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 175,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

X3 ECL silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
175,515 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 ECL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 ECL was last recorded at 175,515 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,497 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
8,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,515 miles
  • 2024 – 171,058 miles
  • 2023 – 167,892 miles
  • 2022 – 147,626 miles
  • 2021 – 134,764 miles
  • 2020 – 122,100 miles
  • 2019 – 114,489 miles
  • 2018 – 108,195 miles
  • 2017 – 102,664 miles
  • 2016 – 96,662 miles
  • 2015 – 90,373 miles
  • 2014 – 84,279 miles
  • 2013 – 78,820 miles
  • 2012 – 73,668 miles
  • 2011 – 58,450 miles
  • 2010 – 43,857 miles
  • 2009 – 28,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,515 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted front & rear at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,515 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    175,515 miles
    Test number
    922503105296
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted front & rear at time of test

  2. Fail175,497 miles (+4,439)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,497 miles
    Test number
    692127639296
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted front & rear at time of test

  3. Pass171,058 miles (+3,166)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    171,058 miles
    Test number
    255699875011
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray Fitted

  4. Pass167,892 miles (+20,266)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,892 miles
    Test number
    378472019285
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass147,626 miles (+12,862)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,626 miles
    Test number
    345755303788
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass134,764 miles (+12,664)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,764 miles
    Test number
    863675864081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,100 miles (+7,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,100 miles
    Test number
    765375312054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,489 miles (+6,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,489 miles
    Test number
    126182871185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,195 miles (+5,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,195 miles
    Test number
    222365669465
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass102,664 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,664 miles
    Test number
    480314113544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail102,634 miles (+5,972)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,634 miles
    Test number
    562732708938
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass96,662 miles (+6,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,662 miles
    Test number
    118885646515
    • AdvisorySee seperate advisory sheet

  13. Pass90,373 miles (+6,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,373 miles
    Test number
    275849201336
    • AdvisorySee documents attached

  14. Pass84,279 miles (+5,459)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,279 miles
    Test number
    288780394234
    • DangerousFront prop shaft rear joint excessively worn
    • NoteSee seperate advisory sheet

  15. Pass78,820 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,820 miles
    Test number
    675668593221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,668 miles (+15,218)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,668 miles
    Test number
    335234292432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,450 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,450 miles
    Test number
    235602801355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,008 miles (+14,151)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,008 miles
    Test number
    449370091290
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside sun visor clip broken

  19. Pass43,857 miles (+15,041)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,857 miles
    Test number
    342773400323
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGear box oil leak

  20. Pass28,816 miles (+1,863)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,816 miles
    Test number
    124623899275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning lapn on

  21. Pass26,953 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,953 miles
    Test number
    700737809083
    • NoteBoth sides front brake pads worn to excess
    • NoteBoth sides rear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteSome damage to nearside front bumper
    • NoteVehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Questions about X3 ECL

Does X3 ECL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 ECL is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on X3 ECL?
The MOT on X3 ECL is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 ECL done?
X3 ECL was recorded at 175,515 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 8,848 miles a year.
Has X3 ECL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 ECL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X3 ECL 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 ECL find?
X3 ECL passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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