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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X3 FLPMOT history

X3 FLP is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 172,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

X3 FLP silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,220 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 FLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 FLP was last recorded at 172,220 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,289 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,931 miles
Average per year
8,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,220 miles
  • 2025 – 167,289 miles
  • 2024 – 157,305 miles
  • 2022 – 153,846 miles
  • 2021 – 147,620 miles
  • 2020 – 132,435 miles
  • 2019 – 124,572 miles
  • 2018 – 113,721 miles
  • 2017 – 101,782 miles
  • 2016 – 90,262 miles
  • 2015 – 79,980 miles
  • 2014 – 67,039 miles
  • 2013 – 60,922 miles
  • 2012 – 52,553 miles
  • 2011 – 44,564 miles
  • 2010 – 36,993 miles
  • 2009 – 26,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,220 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryChip in windscreenRecorded 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,220 miles
    Test number
    325833221898
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  2. Fail172,220 miles (+4,931)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,220 miles
    Test number
    671535969337
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  3. Pass167,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,289 miles
    Test number
    979735897822
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  4. Fail167,289 miles (+9,984)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,289 miles
    Test number
    759116778137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  5. Pass157,305 miles (+93)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,305 miles
    Test number
    309908573994
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail157,212 miles (+3,366)1 major1 repaired4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,212 miles
    Test number
    458592021488
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass153,846 miles (+6,226)5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,846 miles
    Test number
    631289652617
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass147,620 miles (+28)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,620 miles
    Test number
    723606266846
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail147,592 miles (+15,157)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,592 miles
    Test number
    783422638720
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass132,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,435 miles
    Test number
    971724051635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,422 miles (+7,850)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,422 miles
    Test number
    477182815939
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass124,572 miles (+10,851)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,572 miles
    Test number
    793424812251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,721 miles (+5,063)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,721 miles
    Test number
    491040150729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,658 miles
    Test number
    646135318269
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail108,658 miles (+6,876)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,658 miles
    Test number
    840912659750
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass101,782 miles (+11,520)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,782 miles
    Test number
    550740587072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,262 miles
    Test number
    584354925153
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Fail90,262 miles (+10,282)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,262 miles
    Test number
    638444077924
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass79,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,980 miles
    Test number
    545784665020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,980 miles (+12,941)5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,980 miles
    Test number
    836223065081
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  21. Pass67,039 miles (+38)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,039 miles
    Test number
    186504864486
    • NoteNo Emissions Detected !!
  22. Fail67,001 miles (+6,079)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,001 miles
    Test number
    408128454046
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge
  23. Pass60,922 miles (+8,369)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,922 miles
    Test number
    915907953141
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  24. Pass52,553 miles (+7,989)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,553 miles
    Test number
    569274772155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,564 miles (+7,571)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,564 miles
    Test number
    576483471104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteService brake warning light on during test.
  26. Pass36,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,993 miles
    Test number
    692573280189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,993 miles (+10,613)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,993 miles
    Test number
    842003580154
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  28. Pass26,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,380 miles
    Test number
    373202579006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 FLP

Does X3 FLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 FLP is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 FLP?
The MOT on X3 FLP is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 FLP done?
X3 FLP was recorded at 172,220 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 8,661 miles a year.
Has X3 FLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 FLP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 FLP 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 FLP find?
X3 FLP passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; chip in windscreen.

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