BMW X3
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
X3 PLVMOT history
X3 PLV is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,280 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 140,280 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,253 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X3 PLV
- 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
- 27 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X3 PLV was last recorded at 140,280 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 9,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,040 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,240 miles
- Average per year
- 7,253 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,280 miles
- 2025 – 131,040 miles
- 2024 – 125,447 miles
- 2023 – 120,563 miles
- 2022 – 115,215 miles
- 2021 – 110,788 miles
- 2020 – 106,868 miles
- 2019 – 99,434 miles
- 2018 – 87,855 miles
- 2017 – 77,417 miles
- 2015 – 64,241 miles
- 2014 – 52,772 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,280 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,280 miles (+9,240)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 140,280 miles
- Test number
- 694662527997
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass131,040 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 131,040 miles
- Test number
- 896898565549
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail131,040 miles (+5,593)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,040 miles
- Test number
- 622336025865
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,447 miles (+4,884)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 125,447 miles
- Test number
- 237052878145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,563 miles (+63)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 120,563 miles
- Test number
- 923836480672
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail120,500 miles (+5,285)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,500 miles
- Test number
- 565142034763
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,215 miles (+4,427)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 115,215 miles
- Test number
- 585624372389
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass110,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 110,788 miles
- Test number
- 653029300615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,788 miles (+932)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,788 miles
- Test number
- 630806392447
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass109,856 miles (+2,988)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 109,856 miles
- Test number
- 328591738891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,868 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 106,868 miles
- Test number
- 697331015944
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail106,868 miles (+7,434)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,868 miles
- Test number
- 929222258645
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass99,434 miles (+11,579)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 99,434 miles
- Test number
- 723553934810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,855 miles (+10,438)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 87,855 miles
- Test number
- 602096171631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,417 miles (+13,176)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 77,417 miles
- Test number
- 135204842812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,241 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 64,241 miles
- Test number
- 862653981561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,241 miles (+11,469)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,241 miles
- Test number
- 557910208672
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass52,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 52,772 miles
- Test number
- 108874254290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X3 PLV
- Does X3 PLV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 PLV is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X3 PLV?
- The MOT on X3 PLV is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X3 PLV done?
- X3 PLV was recorded at 140,280 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 7,253 miles a year.
- Has X3 PLV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X3 PLV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on X3 PLV 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 PLV find?
- X3 PLV passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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