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BMW 728

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,793 cc

X3 GTWMOT history

X3 GTW is a silver petrol BMW 728 first used on 7 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 195,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
195,435 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 GTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
728
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 GTW was last recorded at 195,435 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 4,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2013: 11,470 miles, lower than 101,226 miles on 25 Oct 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
190,821 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,614 miles
Average per year
6,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,435 miles
  • 2025 – 190,821 miles
  • 2023 – 179,564 miles
  • 2022 – 169,834 miles
  • 2020 – 159,200 miles
  • 2018 – 151,128 miles
  • 2017 – 138,101 miles
  • 2015 – 129,559 miles
  • 2014 – 118,903 miles
  • 2013 – 11,470 miles
  • 2011 – 101,226 miles
  • 2010 – 92,046 miles
  • 2009 – 87,510 miles
  • 2008 – 78,954 miles
  • 2007 – 71,456 miles
  • 2006 – 55,671 miles
  • 2005 – 49,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,435 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,435 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    195,435 miles
    Test number
    361670855582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    190,821 miles
    Test number
    587705443670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    110716870135
    • AdvisoryFULL UNDERBODY PLASTICS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass179,564 miles (+949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    179,564 miles
    Test number
    290537418306
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail178,615 miles (+8,781)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,615 miles
    Test number
    416251771044
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing repeater showing white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on wear indicator and ABS wires (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass169,834 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    169,834 miles
    Test number
    816396478233
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion around n/s and o/s rear jacking points
  7. Fail169,817 miles (+10,617)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,817 miles
    Test number
    239416351453
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion around n/s and o/s rear jacking points
  8. Pass159,200 miles (+8,072)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,200 miles
    Test number
    664282930741
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  9. Pass151,128 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    151,128 miles
    Test number
    396941890968
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly damaged Main front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail151,125 miles (+13,024)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,125 miles
    Test number
    989683407253
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly damaged Main front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear exhaust mountain detached
  11. Pass138,101 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    138,101 miles
    Test number
    634199270476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,093 miles (+8,534)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,093 miles
    Test number
    488206171663
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  13. Pass129,559 miles (+10,656)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    129,559 miles
    Test number
    956329751038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,903 miles (+181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,903 miles
    Test number
    855530894146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail118,722 miles (+107,252)9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,722 miles
    Test number
    495207154188
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  16. Pass11,470 miles (-89,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    11,470 miles
    Test number
    135774633151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass101,226 miles (+9,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,226 miles
    Test number
    586818291237
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass92,046 miles (+4,536)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,046 miles
    Test number
    351960650225
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteFront pads worn 2mm max
    • NoteSlight play in n s front track rod end
    • NoteSmall stone chip in windscreen
  19. Pass87,510 miles (+8,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    87,510 miles
    Test number
    483694549321
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass78,954 miles (+7,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    78,954 miles
    Test number
    970774328294
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass71,456 miles (+15,785)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    71,456 miles
    Test number
    320110297416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,671 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,671 miles
    Test number
    150789116330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    49,936 miles
    Test number
    723241505319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 GTW

Does X3 GTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 GTW is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 GTW?
The MOT on X3 GTW is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 GTW done?
X3 GTW was recorded at 195,435 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,985 miles a year.
Has X3 GTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 GTW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on X3 GTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X3 GTW find?
X3 GTW passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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