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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

X3 ECSMOT history

X3 ECS is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 7 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

X3 ECS blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,028 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 ECS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 ECS was last recorded at 131,028 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,024 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,028 miles
  • 2024 – 126,208 miles
  • 2023 – 122,392 miles
  • 2022 – 119,059 miles
  • 2021 – 113,234 miles
  • 2020 – 109,712 miles
  • 2019 – 105,043 miles
  • 2018 – 100,989 miles
  • 2017 – 95,207 miles
  • 2016 – 87,409 miles
  • 2015 – 81,374 miles
  • 2014 – 75,305 miles
  • 2013 – 66,496 miles
  • 2012 – 53,300 miles
  • 2011 – 39,383 miles
  • 2010 – 26,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,028 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine covers/undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front control arm bushes are worn, both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Park-brake lever has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,028 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,028 miles
    Test number
    789021368217
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail131,024 miles (+4,816)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,024 miles
    Test number
    817181823007
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut and also splits round edges of tyre showing chords 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut and also splits round edges of tyre showing chords 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass126,208 miles (+3,816)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,208 miles
    Test number
    404559578795
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass122,392 miles (+3,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,392 miles
    Test number
    522306247379
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,059 miles (+5,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,059 miles
    Test number
    342093782499
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,234 miles (+3,522)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,234 miles
    Test number
    961832725304
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Torque reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass109,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,712 miles
    Test number
    981695815835
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront control arm bushes are worn, both sides
    • AdvisoryPark-brake lever has little reserve travel

  8. Fail109,712 miles (+4,669)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,712 miles
    Test number
    317525642311
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront control arm bushes are worn, both sides
    • AdvisoryPark-brake lever has little reserve travel

  9. Pass105,043 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,043 miles
    Test number
    699488881155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail105,031 miles (+4,042)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,031 miles
    Test number
    811804158583
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass100,989 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,989 miles
    Test number
    884033807537
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight damage to outer tyre wall-Tyre size 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail100,957 miles (+5,750)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,957 miles
    Test number
    469902230858
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight damage to outer tyre wall-Tyre size 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass95,207 miles (+7,798)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,207 miles
    Test number
    869215798728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,409 miles (+6,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,409 miles
    Test number
    372995698411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass81,374 miles (+6,069)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,374 miles
    Test number
    805362945170
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass75,305 miles (+8,809)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,305 miles
    Test number
    345066994132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,496 miles (+13,196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    486956273194
    • NoteCentre of both rear tyres approx 3mm

  18. Pass53,300 miles (+13,917)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,300 miles
    Test number
    365490882182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,383 miles
    Test number
    169721481171
    • 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)

  20. Fail39,383 miles (+13,134)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,383 miles
    Test number
    318991481103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • 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)

  21. Pass26,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,249 miles
    Test number
    444900600274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 ECS

Does X3 ECS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 ECS is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X3 ECS?
The MOT on X3 ECS is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 ECS done?
X3 ECS was recorded at 131,028 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,815 miles a year.
Has X3 ECS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 ECS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X3 ECS 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 ECS find?
X3 ECS passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; front brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low, and 2 more.

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