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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X3 MESMOT history

X3 MES is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 33,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

X3 MES silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
33,861 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 MES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 MES was last recorded at 33,861 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,032 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
829 miles
Average per year
1,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,861 miles
  • 2025 – 33,032 miles
  • 2024 – 31,530 miles
  • 2023 – 29,279 miles
  • 2022 – 27,155 miles
  • 2021 – 24,878 miles
  • 2020 – 24,426 miles
  • 2019 – 23,318 miles
  • 2018 – 21,337 miles
  • 2017 – 19,310 miles
  • 2016 – 16,754 miles
  • 2015 – 14,618 miles
  • 2014 – 13,027 miles
  • 2013 – 12,968 miles
  • 2012 – 12,957 miles
  • 2011 – 12,908 miles
  • 2010 – 12,857 miles
  • 2009 – 12,677 miles
  • 2008 – 12,609 miles
  • 2007 – 12,299 miles
  • 2006 – 11,676 miles
  • 2005 – 11,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,861 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 Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear lower arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear lower arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,861 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    33,861 miles
    Test number
    581730718743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,032 miles (+1,502)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    33,032 miles
    Test number
    712831680466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,530 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    31,530 miles
    Test number
    866855185336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,279 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    29,279 miles
    Test number
    837402903866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,155 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    27,155 miles
    Test number
    284165955520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,878 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    24,878 miles
    Test number
    711243986067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,426 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    24,426 miles
    Test number
    287860277212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,318 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,318 miles
    Test number
    256367902479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,337 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    21,337 miles
    Test number
    238369943425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail21,336 miles (+2,026)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,336 miles
    Test number
    412572914571
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass19,310 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    19,310 miles
    Test number
    429963038040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,754 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    16,754 miles
    Test number
    301491513812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,618 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    14,618 miles
    Test number
    338771100880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,027 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    13,027 miles
    Test number
    348372254244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,968 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    12,968 miles
    Test number
    928739143268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,957 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    12,957 miles
    Test number
    998545152295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    12,908 miles
    Test number
    657982761292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail12,901 miles (+44)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,901 miles
    Test number
    335682061455
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  19. Pass12,857 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    12,857 miles
    Test number
    683622390298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,677 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    12,677 miles
    Test number
    251556789257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,609 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,609 miles
    Test number
    783074578225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,299 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    12,299 miles
    Test number
    724675677227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,676 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,676 miles
    Test number
    294690276267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    11,385 miles
    Test number
    711935865245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 MES

Does X3 MES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 MES is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 MES?
The MOT on X3 MES is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 MES done?
X3 MES was recorded at 33,861 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 1,073 miles a year.
Has X3 MES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 MES has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on X3 MES 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 MES find?
X3 MES passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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