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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

X3 FRBMOT history

X3 FRB is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 15 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2023.

X3 FRB black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2024
Mileage
146,605 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 FRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 FRB was last recorded at 146,605 miles on 8 Feb 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,603 miles · 4 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,605 miles
  • 2022 – 139,255 miles
  • 2021 – 136,461 miles
  • 2020 – 133,686 miles
  • 2019 – 131,094 miles
  • 2018 – 117,122 miles
  • 2017 – 106,886 miles
  • 2016 – 101,151 miles
  • 2015 – 94,979 miles
  • 2014 – 90,474 miles
  • 2013 – 82,741 miles
  • 2012 – 77,939 miles
  • 2011 – 64,455 miles
  • 2010 – 49,051 miles
  • 2009 – 33,731 miles
  • 2008 – 17,892 miles
  • 2007 – 12,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,605 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,605 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,605 miles
    Test number
    733169606793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,603 miles (+7,348)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,603 miles
    Test number
    140463058089
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,255 miles (+2,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,255 miles
    Test number
    324092734996
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corroded.

  4. Pass136,461 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,461 miles
    Test number
    187330836391
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail136,458 miles (+2,772)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,458 miles
    Test number
    277790190459
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass133,686 miles (+2,592)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,686 miles
    Test number
    634460323403
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    131,094 miles
    Test number
    160860326792
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil, Under carriage covered
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail131,094 miles (+1,028)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,094 miles
    Test number
    167161397447
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil, Under carriage covered
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail130,066 miles (+12,944)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,066 miles
    Test number
    562260294132
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    117,122 miles
    Test number
    885078914244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,122 miles (+10,236)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,122 miles
    Test number
    803086743764
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass106,886 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,886 miles
    Test number
    700878612788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,151 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,151 miles
    Test number
    990142654941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,011 miles (+6,032)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,011 miles
    Test number
    607274212043
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass94,979 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,979 miles
    Test number
    826345435066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,474 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,474 miles
    Test number
    959735344094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,288 miles (+7,547)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,288 miles
    Test number
    418055034099
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass82,741 miles (+4,802)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    226457533061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,939 miles (+13,484)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,939 miles
    Test number
    617041632286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass64,455 miles (+15,404)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,455 miles
    Test number
    186406741265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,051 miles (+15,320)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,051 miles
    Test number
    492544750293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,731 miles (+15,839)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,731 miles
    Test number
    430471649204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,892 miles (+5,722)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,892 miles
    Test number
    572359348279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    12,170 miles
    Test number
    840235357261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 FRB

Does X3 FRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X3 FRB expired on 7 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X3 FRB?
The MOT on X3 FRB expired on 7 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X3 FRB done?
X3 FRB was recorded at 146,605 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2023, an average of 8,725 miles a year.
Has X3 FRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 FRB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on X3 FRB 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 FRB find?
X3 FRB passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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