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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

X3 OWEMOT history

X3 OWE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

X3 OWE black 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 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,321 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 OWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 OWE was last recorded at 90,321 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 4,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2021: 67,839 miles, lower than 655,065 miles on 6 Jul 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,455 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,866 miles
Average per year
5,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,321 miles
  • 2025 – 85,455 miles
  • 2024 – 82,739 miles
  • 2023 – 79,028 miles
  • 2022 – 73,947 miles
  • 2021 – 67,839 miles
  • 2020 – 655,065 miles
  • 2019 – 57,249 miles
  • 2018 – 49,636 miles
  • 2017 – 44,308 miles
  • 2016 – 41,228 miles
  • 2015 – 37,156 miles
  • 2014 – 33,290 miles
  • 2013 – 27,851 miles
  • 2012 – 20,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,321 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/S AND O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,321 miles (+4,866)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,321 miles
    Test number
    677097331630
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/S AND O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass85,455 miles (+2,716)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,455 miles
    Test number
    197078688079
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass82,739 miles (+3,711)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,739 miles
    Test number
    481583586910
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass79,028 miles (+5,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,028 miles
    Test number
    226297996402
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass73,947 miles (+6,108)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    586598410291
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Pass67,839 miles (-587,226)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,839 miles
    Test number
    943310188225
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass655,065 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    655,065 miles
    Test number
    266163835916
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail65,030 miles (+7,781)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    464538180926
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass57,249 miles (+7,613)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    57,249 miles
    Test number
    512121120221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,636 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,636 miles
    Test number
    590377715248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,308 miles (+3,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,308 miles
    Test number
    675790264059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass41,228 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,228 miles
    Test number
    201321813928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,156 miles
    Test number
    738237015354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,156 miles (+3,866)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,156 miles
    Test number
    885637690747
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass33,290 miles (+5,439)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,290 miles
    Test number
    176714484226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,851 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,851 miles
    Test number
    239725483201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass27,851 miles (+7,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,851 miles
    Test number
    526375083221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass20,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,609 miles
    Test number
    255247982213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X3 OWE

Does X3 OWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 OWE is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 OWE?
The MOT on X3 OWE is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 OWE done?
X3 OWE was recorded at 90,321 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,077 miles a year.
Has X3 OWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 OWE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on X3 OWE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X3 OWE find?
X3 OWE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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