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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

X3 KEPMOT history

X3 KEP is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

X3 KEP grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
188,561 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 KEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 KEP was last recorded at 188,561 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 11,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,938 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,623 miles
Average per year
7,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,561 miles
  • 2024 – 176,938 miles
  • 2023 – 166,175 miles
  • 2022 – 159,666 miles
  • 2021 – 151,522 miles
  • 2020 – 146,178 miles
  • 2019 – 141,745 miles
  • 2018 – 139,277 miles
  • 2017 – 136,708 miles
  • 2016 – 134,385 miles
  • 2015 – 130,575 miles
  • 2013 – 119,852 miles
  • 2012 – 105,019 miles
  • 2011 – 89,904 miles
  • 2010 – 77,025 miles
  • 2009 – 67,771 miles
  • 2008 – 58,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,561 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,561 miles (+11,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    188,561 miles
    Test number
    368023514604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,938 miles (+10,763)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    176,938 miles
    Test number
    896921266629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass166,175 miles (+6,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    166,175 miles
    Test number
    653319891836
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass159,666 miles (+8,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    159,666 miles
    Test number
    620343515849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass151,522 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,522 miles
    Test number
    298045927721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,178 miles (+4,433)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    146,178 miles
    Test number
    645673604555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    141,745 miles
    Test number
    712021771336
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  8. Fail141,745 miles (+2,468)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,745 miles
    Test number
    501471835783
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  9. Pass139,277 miles (+2,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    139,277 miles
    Test number
    928749964158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass136,708 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,708 miles
    Test number
    467743935341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,385 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    134,385 miles
    Test number
    599281446026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,575 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    130,575 miles
    Test number
    979921895027
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteOffside front side light faulty

  13. Fail130,575 miles (+10,723)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,575 miles
    Test number
    886200395058
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade worn
    • NoteOffside front side light faulty

  14. Pass119,852 miles (+14,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,852 miles
    Test number
    327850583227
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass105,019 miles (+15,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    105,019 miles
    Test number
    858583482254
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass89,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,904 miles
    Test number
    508317881212
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail89,904 miles (+99)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,904 miles
    Test number
    225677381263
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  18. Fail89,805 miles (+12,780)5 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,805 miles
    Test number
    668014381289
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass77,025 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,025 miles
    Test number
    391436180294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,259 miles (+8,488)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,259 miles
    Test number
    162171360283
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass67,771 miles (+8,907)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,771 miles
    Test number
    681648369298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,864 miles
    Test number
    780717668262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 KEP

Does X3 KEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 KEP is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 KEP?
The MOT on X3 KEP is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 KEP done?
X3 KEP was recorded at 188,561 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 7,462 miles a year.
Has X3 KEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 KEP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on X3 KEP 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 KEP find?
X3 KEP passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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