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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

X3 SBBMOT history

X3 SBB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

X3 SBB 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 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,943 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 SBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 SBB was last recorded at 130,943 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2018: 92,367 miles, lower than 92,369 miles on 31 Jul 2018.

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
127,291 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,652 miles
Average per year
7,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,943 miles
  • 2025 – 127,291 miles
  • 2024 – 121,560 miles
  • 2023 – 115,601 miles
  • 2022 – 110,130 miles
  • 2021 – 104,305 miles
  • 2020 – 99,991 miles
  • 2019 – 96,994 miles
  • 2018 – 92,367 miles
  • 2017 – 85,918 miles
  • 2016 – 78,063 miles
  • 2015 – 68,137 miles
  • 2014 – 58,697 miles
  • 2013 – 46,946 miles
  • 2012 – 33,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,943 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVery slight oil seepage from rear differential!

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front both front tyres worn on their inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,943 miles (+3,652)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,943 miles
    Test number
    658016279426
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVery slight oil seepage from rear differential!

  2. Pass127,291 miles (+5,731)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,291 miles
    Test number
    309325692858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff snout (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,560 miles (+5,959)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,560 miles
    Test number
    461663606099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,601 miles (+5,471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,601 miles
    Test number
    104637376027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres wearing near to legal limit!

  5. Pass110,130 miles (+5,825)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,130 miles
    Test number
    820805597103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,305 miles (+4,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,305 miles
    Test number
    891473778930
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing inner edge!

  7. Pass99,991 miles (+2,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,991 miles
    Test number
    180770263550
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel rim slight distortion and weld repair.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing inner edge.

  8. Pass96,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,994 miles
    Test number
    882051399520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail96,994 miles (+4,627)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,994 miles
    Test number
    302922215770
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass92,367 miles (-2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,367 miles
    Test number
    353259437173
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on their inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail92,369 miles (+6,451)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,369 miles
    Test number
    708201988438
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect previously welded and re-cracked on repair weld (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on their inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass85,918 miles (+7,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    121971644001
    • AdvisoryGroove in o/s/f inner tyre shoulder

  13. Pass78,063 miles (+9,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,063 miles
    Test number
    773559885409
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

  14. Pass68,137 miles (+9,440)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,137 miles
    Test number
    406616515202
    • NoteN/S front tyre worn on inner and wearing on outer edge
    • NoteN/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass58,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,697 miles
    Test number
    399999934426
    • 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)

  16. Fail58,697 miles (+11,751)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,697 miles
    Test number
    976169934262
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  17. Pass46,946 miles (+13,885)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,946 miles
    Test number
    335326163239
    • NoteN/S rear tryre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass33,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,061 miles
    Test number
    397060872248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 SBB

Does X3 SBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 SBB is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 SBB?
The MOT on X3 SBB is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 SBB done?
X3 SBB was recorded at 130,943 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 7,036 miles a year.
Has X3 SBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 SBB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on X3 SBB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X3 SBB find?
X3 SBB passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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