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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

X3 RLWMOT history

X3 RLW is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 23 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 75,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

X3 RLW blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,032 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 RLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 RLW was last recorded at 75,032 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 3,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,000 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,032 miles
Average per year
4,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,032 miles
  • 2025 – 72,000 miles
  • 2024 – 69,318 miles
  • 2023 – 66,896 miles
  • 2022 – 63,766 miles
  • 2021 – 59,787 miles
  • 2020 – 56,556 miles
  • 2019 – 50,209 miles
  • 2018 – 44,872 miles
  • 2017 – 40,117 miles
  • 2016 – 32,789 miles
  • 2015 – 25,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,032 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fittedRecorded at 2 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.

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,032 miles (+3,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,032 miles
    Test number
    516532045991
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted
  2. Pass72,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,000 miles
    Test number
    625768552017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,000 miles (+2,682)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,000 miles
    Test number
    167285725083
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre nail on the outer tyre shoulder
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass69,318 miles (+2,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,318 miles
    Test number
    362334931073
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted
  5. Pass66,896 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    920519537470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,766 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,766 miles
    Test number
    307481842212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,787 miles (+3,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,787 miles
    Test number
    896240736757
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass56,556 miles (+6,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,556 miles
    Test number
    692770812080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass50,209 miles (+5,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,209 miles
    Test number
    339037948138
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass44,872 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,872 miles
    Test number
    716460640659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,842 miles (+4,725)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,842 miles
    Test number
    717199085050
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
  12. Pass40,117 miles (+7,328)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,117 miles
    Test number
    764313231666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,789 miles (+6,837)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,789 miles
    Test number
    403190679810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,952 miles
    Test number
    735773135175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 RLW

Does X3 RLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 RLW is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 RLW?
The MOT on X3 RLW is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 RLW done?
X3 RLW was recorded at 75,032 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,341 miles a year.
Has X3 RLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 RLW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X3 RLW 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 RLW find?
X3 RLW passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: engine cover/under-trays fitted.

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