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BMW X3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

X3 GGNMOT history

X3 GGN is a silver petrol BMW X3 first used on 1 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 180,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

X3 GGN silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
180,026 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 GGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 GGN was last recorded at 180,026 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,024 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,026 miles
  • 2025 – 173,091 miles
  • 2024 – 165,946 miles
  • 2023 – 157,847 miles
  • 2022 – 150,249 miles
  • 2020 – 142,972 miles
  • 2019 – 134,947 miles
  • 2018 – 126,536 miles
  • 2017 – 117,685 miles
  • 2016 – 109,201 miles
  • 2015 – 99,156 miles
  • 2014 – 90,524 miles
  • 2013 – 80,220 miles
  • 2012 – 69,008 miles
  • 2011 – 59,289 miles
  • 2010 – 51,667 miles
  • 2008 – 39,547 miles
  • 2007 – 39,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,026 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded 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.

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

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,026 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    180,026 miles
    Test number
    577275020634
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail180,024 miles (+6,933)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,024 miles
    Test number
    406918123435
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass173,091 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    173,091 miles
    Test number
    119465675060
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail173,085 miles (+7,139)1 dangerous1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,085 miles
    Test number
    996950932837
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass165,946 miles (+8,099)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,946 miles
    Test number
    218286736832
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight judder from steering rack

  6. Pass157,847 miles (+7,598)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,847 miles
    Test number
    464954638458
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,249 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,249 miles
    Test number
    806655032232
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail150,249 miles (+7,277)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,249 miles
    Test number
    327439696180
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass142,972 miles (+8,025)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,972 miles
    Test number
    458994400065
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass134,947 miles (+8,411)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,947 miles
    Test number
    893601267138
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated heavily perished and cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass126,536 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,536 miles
    Test number
    555166048592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail126,536 miles (+8,851)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,536 miles
    Test number
    226691395605
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass117,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,685 miles
    Test number
    510370357230
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  14. Fail117,685 miles (+8,484)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,685 miles
    Test number
    567380448010
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass109,201 miles (+10,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,201 miles
    Test number
    859403855302
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers leaving slight lines
    • AdvisoryFour LED bulbs not working on high level brake light. Twenty one working

  16. Pass99,156 miles (+8,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    99,156 miles
    Test number
    896633953082
    • 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)

  17. Pass90,524 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,524 miles
    Test number
    529990654360
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front brake is a little ahrd to rotate by hand

  18. Fail90,524 miles (+10,304)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,524 miles
    Test number
    648460754323
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front brake is a little ahrd to rotate by hand

  19. Pass80,220 miles (+2,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,220 miles
    Test number
    479764143373
    • NoteScrew in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass77,904 miles (+8,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,904 miles
    Test number
    199686143007
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass69,008 miles (+9,719)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,008 miles
    Test number
    606498822047
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass59,289 miles (+7,622)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,289 miles
    Test number
    135479921481
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass51,667 miles (+12,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,667 miles
    Test number
    463660230099
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass39,547 miles (+476)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,547 miles
    Test number
    290890528252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

  25. Pass39,071 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,071 miles
    Test number
    222016107377
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Fail39,071 miles1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,071 miles
    Test number
    513934307319
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteWipers all round are smearing screen

Questions about X3 GGN

Does X3 GGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 GGN is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 GGN?
The MOT on X3 GGN is valid until 17 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 GGN done?
X3 GGN was recorded at 180,026 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 7,750 miles a year.
Has X3 GGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 GGN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 GGN 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 GGN find?
X3 GGN passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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