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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X3 EKMMOT history

X3 EKM is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 155,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

X3 EKM silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,427 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 EKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 EKM was last recorded at 155,427 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,235 miles · 21 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
192 miles
Average per year
11,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,427 miles
  • 2025 – 144,013 miles
  • 2024 – 132,876 miles
  • 2023 – 122,389 miles
  • 2022 – 111,211 miles
  • 2021 – 101,111 miles
  • 2020 – 93,864 miles
  • 2019 – 80,867 miles
  • 2018 – 64,697 miles
  • 2017 – 47,026 miles
  • 2016 – 41,648 miles
  • 2015 – 32,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,427 miles
  • AdvisorySlight play in OS track rodRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,427 miles (+192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,427 miles
    Test number
    817191661446
    • AdvisorySlight play in OS track rod

  2. Fail155,235 miles (+11,222)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,235 miles
    Test number
    198517049057
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight play in OS track rod

  3. Pass144,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,013 miles
    Test number
    160705527894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,013 miles (+11,137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,013 miles
    Test number
    288518829861
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass132,876 miles (+10,487)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,876 miles
    Test number
    318624567804
    • DangerousOffside Front Fog lamp lense cracked , glass exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Disc brakes and pads wearing thin
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,389 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,389 miles
    Test number
    749679691349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail122,389 miles (+11,178)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,389 miles
    Test number
    532248338138
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,211 miles (+10,100)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,211 miles
    Test number
    130939092013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,111 miles
    Test number
    133062025172
    • AdvisoryOSF foglamp lens broken - tape covering lens

  10. Fail101,107 miles (+7,243)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,107 miles
    Test number
    165570045065
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOSF foglamp lens broken - tape covering lens
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass93,864 miles (+12,997)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,864 miles
    Test number
    127087186413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,867 miles
    Test number
    172093734268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

  13. Fail80,867 miles (+16,170)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,867 miles
    Test number
    353537224956
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

  14. Pass64,697 miles (+17,671)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,697 miles
    Test number
    501097816944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,026 miles (+5,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,026 miles
    Test number
    662909858133
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass41,648 miles (+8,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,648 miles
    Test number
    779167137752
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass32,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,964 miles
    Test number
    246857065443
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about X3 EKM

Does X3 EKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 EKM is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 EKM?
The MOT on X3 EKM is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 EKM done?
X3 EKM was recorded at 155,427 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 11,358 miles a year.
Has X3 EKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 EKM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 EKM 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 EKM find?
X3 EKM passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: slight play in os track rod.

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