BMW X3
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,993 cc
X3 FLUMOT history
X3 FLU is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 21 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 175,745 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 175,745 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,765 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X3 FLU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 21 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X3 FLU was last recorded at 175,745 miles on 29 May 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 175,716 miles · 18 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 29 miles
- Average per year
- 7,765 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,745 miles
- 2025 – 173,360 miles
- 2024 – 167,589 miles
- 2023 – 156,036 miles
- 2022 – 152,001 miles
- 2020 – 151,830 miles
- 2019 – 145,099 miles
- 2018 – 135,040 miles
- 2016 – 119,383 miles
- 2015 – 110,844 miles
- 2014 – 102,426 miles
- 2013 – 90,773 miles
- 2012 – 86,210 miles
- 2011 – 71,925 miles
- 2010 – 57,675 miles
- 2009 – 43,747 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,745 miles
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,745 miles (+29)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 175,745 miles
- Test number
- 659244662617
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail175,716 miles (+2,356)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,716 miles
- Test number
- 768258470380
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass173,360 miles (+5,771)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 173,360 miles
- Test number
- 334170798783
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,589 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 167,589 miles
- Test number
- 646796910497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail167,572 miles (+11,536)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,572 miles
- Test number
- 229048161847
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt not tight on subframe (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,036 miles (+4,035)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 156,036 miles
- Test number
- 544440299144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,001 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 152,001 miles
- Test number
- 722694860435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,944 miles (+114)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,944 miles
- Test number
- 608939971178
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail151,830 miles (+6,731)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,830 miles
- Test number
- 394689984141
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass145,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 145,099 miles
- Test number
- 138964947979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,099 miles (+10,059)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,099 miles
- Test number
- 681574651290
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass135,040 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 135,040 miles
- Test number
- 371084594263
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail135,039 miles (+15,656)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,039 miles
- Test number
- 216755739841
- FailureNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass119,383 miles (+8,539)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 119,383 miles
- Test number
- 174063668209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,844 miles (+8,418)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 110,844 miles
- Test number
- 338975455115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,426 miles (+11,653)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 102,426 miles
- Test number
- 366685754185
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass90,773 miles (+4,563)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 90,773 miles
- Test number
- 188924353137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,210 miles (+14,285)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 86,210 miles
- Test number
- 669386842107
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOsf tyre low on presser
Pass71,925 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 71,925 miles
- Test number
- 208893251477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,903 miles (+14,228)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,903 miles
- Test number
- 735054241122
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass57,675 miles (+13,928)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 57,675 miles
- Test number
- 124364650188
- 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)
Pass43,747 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 43,747 miles
- Test number
- 310959249174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X3 FLU
- Does X3 FLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 FLU is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X3 FLU?
- The MOT on X3 FLU is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X3 FLU done?
- X3 FLU was recorded at 175,745 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 7,765 miles a year.
- Has X3 FLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X3 FLU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on X3 FLU 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 FLU find?
- X3 FLU passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear on inner edge, and 2 more.
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