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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X3 ETYMOT history

X3 ETY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 120,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

X3 ETY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,305 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 ETY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 ETY was last recorded at 120,305 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 5,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,571 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,734 miles
Average per year
8,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,305 miles
  • 2025 – 114,571 miles
  • 2024 – 104,569 miles
  • 2023 – 96,587 miles
  • 2022 – 88,000 miles
  • 2021 – 82,840 miles
  • 2020 – 73,467 miles
  • 2019 – 60,431 miles
  • 2018 – 46,494 miles
  • 2017 – 41,058 miles
  • 2016 – 36,588 miles
  • 2015 – 30,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,305 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,305 miles (+5,734)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,305 miles
    Test number
    208906894769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,571 miles (+10,002)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,571 miles
    Test number
    347318480215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass104,569 miles (+7,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,569 miles
    Test number
    469667997799
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Pass96,587 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,587 miles
    Test number
    110381314189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,000 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,000 miles
    Test number
    882188099467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,840 miles (+251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,840 miles
    Test number
    264929644909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass82,589 miles (+9,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,589 miles
    Test number
    853029950564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass73,467 miles (+13,036)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,467 miles
    Test number
    661819551457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,431 miles (+13,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,431 miles
    Test number
    132942761256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass46,494 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,494 miles
    Test number
    712541349613
    • AdvisoryRear tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components
  11. Fail46,494 miles (+5,436)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,494 miles
    Test number
    326181298370
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components
  12. Pass41,058 miles (+4,470)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,058 miles
    Test number
    365911480272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,588 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    36,588 miles
    Test number
    533842633788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,071 miles
    Test number
    198252145476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 ETY

Does X3 ETY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 ETY is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 ETY?
The MOT on X3 ETY is valid until 22 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 ETY done?
X3 ETY was recorded at 120,305 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 8,122 miles a year.
Has X3 ETY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 ETY has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on X3 ETY 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 ETY find?
X3 ETY passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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