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BMW X3

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

X3 JBYMOT history

X3 JBY is a red petrol BMW X3 first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

X3 JBY red BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
152,338 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 JBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 JBY was last recorded at 152,338 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,264 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
6,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,338 miles
  • 2024 – 146,059 miles
  • 2023 – 138,726 miles
  • 2022 – 132,921 miles
  • 2021 – 127,248 miles
  • 2020 – 122,242 miles
  • 2019 – 114,278 miles
  • 2018 – 105,261 miles
  • 2017 – 101,056 miles
  • 2016 – 95,498 miles
  • 2015 – 88,948 miles
  • 2014 – 80,665 miles
  • 2013 – 73,039 miles
  • 2012 – 64,719 miles
  • 2011 – 56,661 miles
  • 2010 – 48,138 miles
  • 2009 – 41,933 miles
  • 2008 – 36,634 miles
  • 2007 – 29,708 miles
  • 2006 – 22,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,338 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror slightly looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower engine covered in oil!Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Fuel cap rubber seal perished

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine covered in oil!

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Heatshield above exhaust insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,338 miles (+74)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,338 miles
    Test number
    817656894686
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower engine covered in oil!
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted.

  2. Fail152,264 miles (+6,205)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,264 miles
    Test number
    982722972828
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm.Marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower engine covered in oil!
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted.

  3. Pass146,059 miles (+7,333)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,059 miles
    Test number
    217275779191
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Lower engine covered in oil!
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Being replaced at end of year! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted.

  4. Pass138,726 miles (+99)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,726 miles
    Test number
    336992371610
    • AdvisoryHeatshield above exhaust insecure.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower engine covered in oil! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished

  5. Fail138,627 miles (+5,706)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,627 miles
    Test number
    975713943983
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield above exhaust insecure.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower engine covered in oil! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished

  6. Pass132,921 miles (+5,673)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,921 miles
    Test number
    836589743340
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower engine covered in oil! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished

  7. Pass127,248 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,248 miles
    Test number
    211166095348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower engine covered in oil.No leak visable! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished

  8. Fail127,184 miles (+4,942)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,184 miles
    Test number
    170244430481
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire not located!
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower engine covered in oil.No leak visable! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished

  9. Pass122,242 miles (+7,964)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,242 miles
    Test number
    253605898761
    • AdvisoryFront Both headlamp lenses clouding.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low! Advised replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Stone chips in windscreen.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire not connected.
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower engine covered in oil! No drips on floor detected. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished

  10. Pass114,278 miles (+9,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,278 miles
    Test number
    766363621927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire not connected.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished

  11. Pass105,261 miles (+4,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,261 miles
    Test number
    462109887128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perished
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass101,056 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,056 miles
    Test number
    885397100373
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres wearing close to tread wear bars.

  13. Fail100,996 miles (+5,498)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,996 miles
    Test number
    976367290221
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake caliper binding! Brake disc also red in colour! (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres wearing close to tread wear bars.

  14. Pass95,498 miles (+6,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,498 miles
    Test number
    950888685470
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust inner tail pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiencys indicating system needs adjustment or repair

  15. Pass88,948 miles (+8,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,948 miles
    Test number
    493677872881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 2.0mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 2.0mm
    • AdvisoryRear tail pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail80,665 miles1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,665 miles
    Test number
    328440984255
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorated.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass80,665 miles (+7,626)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,665 miles
    Test number
    457300284278
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel cap seal deteriorated.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass73,039 miles (+8,320)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,039 miles
    Test number
    919585073249
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Pass64,719 miles (+8,058)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,719 miles
    Test number
    705928672255
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass56,661 miles (+8,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    265689371254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass48,138 miles (+6,205)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,138 miles
    Test number
    820064570246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,933 miles (+5,299)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,933 miles
    Test number
    473600389286
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail36,634 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,634 miles
    Test number
    743982188222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass36,634 miles (+6,926)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,634 miles
    Test number
    750792688226
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass29,708 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,708 miles
    Test number
    811704087237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,868 miles (+6,833)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,868 miles
    Test number
    371614807254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,035 miles
    Test number
    130351826250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 JBY

Does X3 JBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 JBY is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on X3 JBY?
The MOT on X3 JBY is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 JBY done?
X3 JBY was recorded at 152,338 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 6,779 miles a year.
Has X3 JBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 JBY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X3 JBY 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 JBY find?
X3 JBY passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose, and 2 more.

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