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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

X3 NTLMOT history

X3 NTL is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 11 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

X3 NTL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,304 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 NTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 NTL was last recorded at 104,304 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,352 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
952 miles
Average per year
3,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,304 miles
  • 2025 – 103,352 miles
  • 2024 – 102,428 miles
  • 2023 – 101,271 miles
  • 2022 – 99,846 miles
  • 2021 – 96,308 miles
  • 2020 – 94,565 miles
  • 2019 – 87,610 miles
  • 2018 – 86,032 miles
  • 2017 – 84,506 miles
  • 2016 – 82,622 miles
  • 2015 – 75,635 miles
  • 2014 – 66,737 miles
  • 2013 – 63,963 miles
  • 2012 – 62,877 miles
  • 2011 – 60,000 miles
  • 2010 – 54,089 miles
  • 2009 – 53,291 miles
  • 2008 – 50,997 miles
  • 2006 – 45,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,304 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,304 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,304 miles
    Test number
    969473886523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,352 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,352 miles
    Test number
    373109663176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,428 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,428 miles
    Test number
    101442052425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,271 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,271 miles
    Test number
    156584421673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,846 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,846 miles
    Test number
    311252307574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,308 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,308 miles
    Test number
    153507561199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    94,565 miles
    Test number
    893045507151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,561 miles (+6,951)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,561 miles
    Test number
    910120080353
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass87,610 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    87,610 miles
    Test number
    705446897091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail87,573 miles (+1,541)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,573 miles
    Test number
    437862329741
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45ZR18 95W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass86,032 miles (+1,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,032 miles
    Test number
    786610795478
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES
  12. Pass84,506 miles (+1,884)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,506 miles
    Test number
    248623375637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,622 miles (+6,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,622 miles
    Test number
    569920578656
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Car has been wax oiled so on inspection cant see condition of fuel lines, brake pipes etc
  14. Pass75,635 miles (+8,898)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,635 miles
    Test number
    565429955059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,737 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    869250574015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,963 miles (+1,086)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    158889173084
    • NoteNear side front seat belt slow to retract
  17. Pass62,877 miles (+2,877)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,877 miles
    Test number
    347385272036
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low
    • NotePlastic outer cover sills fitted
  18. Pass60,000 miles (+5,911)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,000 miles
    Test number
    367731611085
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlastic outer cover sills fitted
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on dash
  19. Pass54,089 miles (+798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,089 miles
    Test number
    710246400015
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass53,291 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,291 miles
    Test number
    154518899444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,997 miles
    Test number
    294028798016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,997 miles (+5,926)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,997 miles
    Test number
    743475698092
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass45,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,071 miles
    Test number
    691325546270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 NTL

Does X3 NTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 NTL is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 NTL?
The MOT on X3 NTL is valid until 4 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 NTL done?
X3 NTL was recorded at 104,304 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 3,059 miles a year.
Has X3 NTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 NTL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on X3 NTL 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 NTL find?
X3 NTL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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