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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

X3 OLUMOT history

X3 OLU is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 23 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

X3 OLU silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,464 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 OLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 OLU was last recorded at 116,464 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 2,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,074 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,390 miles
Average per year
7,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,464 miles
  • 2024 – 114,074 miles
  • 2023 – 111,168 miles
  • 2022 – 104,781 miles
  • 2021 – 94,536 miles
  • 2019 – 87,641 miles
  • 2018 – 77,218 miles
  • 2017 – 67,517 miles
  • 2016 – 59,788 miles
  • 2015 – 48,186 miles
  • 2014 – 34,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,464 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,464 miles (+2,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,464 miles
    Test number
    763958657224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass114,074 miles (+2,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,074 miles
    Test number
    998088995070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,168 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,168 miles
    Test number
    104142098182
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail111,166 miles (+6,385)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,166 miles
    Test number
    768270481492
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass104,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,781 miles
    Test number
    976541355443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail104,781 miles (+4,018)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,781 miles
    Test number
    559431302156
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass100,763 miles (+6,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,763 miles
    Test number
    259207305274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass94,536 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,536 miles
    Test number
    822519263123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail94,533 miles (+6,892)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,533 miles
    Test number
    298925346271
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass87,641 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,641 miles
    Test number
    331569175505
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail87,600 miles (+10,382)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,600 miles
    Test number
    856629986263
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass77,218 miles (+9,701)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,218 miles
    Test number
    700107767946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,517 miles (+7,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,517 miles
    Test number
    510937379138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass59,788 miles (+11,602)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,788 miles
    Test number
    800094292499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,186 miles (+13,539)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,186 miles
    Test number
    939063060444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,647 miles (+191)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,647 miles
    Test number
    618742774233
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass34,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,456 miles
    Test number
    796592134200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 OLU

Does X3 OLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 OLU is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 OLU?
The MOT on X3 OLU is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 OLU done?
X3 OLU was recorded at 116,464 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 7,254 miles a year.
Has X3 OLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 OLU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X3 OLU 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 OLU find?
X3 OLU passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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