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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

X3 OAMMOT history

X3 OAM is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 15 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

X3 OAM black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,942 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 OAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 OAM was last recorded at 105,942 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 4,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,743 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,199 miles
Average per year
5,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,942 miles
  • 2024 – 101,743 miles
  • 2023 – 97,233 miles
  • 2022 – 90,151 miles
  • 2021 – 84,342 miles
  • 2020 – 78,512 miles
  • 2019 – 69,372 miles
  • 2018 – 66,745 miles
  • 2017 – 62,872 miles
  • 2016 – 59,568 miles
  • 2015 – 52,843 miles
  • 2014 – 45,733 miles
  • 2013 – 39,399 miles
  • 2012 – 29,790 miles
  • 2011 – 24,466 miles
  • 2010 – 19,134 miles
  • 2009 – 14,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,942 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,942 miles (+4,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,942 miles
    Test number
    569517677425
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass101,743 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,743 miles
    Test number
    897200194844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,233 miles (+7,082)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,233 miles
    Test number
    346135546971
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass90,151 miles (+5,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,151 miles
    Test number
    542483810858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass84,342 miles (+5,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,342 miles
    Test number
    507850433719
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers broken loose
  6. Pass78,512 miles (+9,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,512 miles
    Test number
    444040355496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass69,372 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,372 miles
    Test number
    450099383810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,745 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,745 miles
    Test number
    523699696603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,739 miles (+3,867)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,739 miles
    Test number
    624085702938
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass62,872 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,872 miles
    Test number
    491540363740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,568 miles
    Test number
    601240630347
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  12. Fail59,568 miles (+6,725)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,568 miles
    Test number
    618427233693
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  13. Pass52,843 miles (+7,110)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,843 miles
    Test number
    749825205145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,733 miles (+6,334)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,733 miles
    Test number
    676248194027
    • NoteAll tyres have slight age cracks appearing
    • NoteFront tyres getting low
    • NoteRear tyres getting low
  15. Pass39,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,399 miles
    Test number
    557070483003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,398 miles (+9,608)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,398 miles
    Test number
    407510183065
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass29,790 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,790 miles
    Test number
    768674072018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,466 miles (+5,332)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,466 miles
    Test number
    535814071062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,134 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,134 miles
    Test number
    130394270469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,412 miles
    Test number
    284479269069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 OAM

Does X3 OAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 OAM is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X3 OAM?
The MOT on X3 OAM is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 OAM done?
X3 OAM was recorded at 105,942 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 5,477 miles a year.
Has X3 OAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 OAM has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on X3 OAM 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 OAM find?
X3 OAM passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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