BMW X3
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
X3 SBLMOT history
X3 SBL is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 15 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,997 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 142,997 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,540 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X3 SBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 15 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X3 SBL was last recorded at 142,997 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 139,372 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,625 miles
- Average per year
- 6,540 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,997 miles
- 2024 – 139,372 miles
- 2023 – 136,063 miles
- 2022 – 131,939 miles
- 2021 – 128,070 miles
- 2020 – 122,576 miles
- 2019 – 118,149 miles
- 2018 – 112,278 miles
- 2017 – 105,835 miles
- 2016 – 100,348 miles
- 2015 – 94,583 miles
- 2014 – 88,131 miles
- 2013 – 72,364 miles
- 2012 – 64,161 miles
- 2011 – 53,331 miles
- 2010 – 39,470 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,997 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,997 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 142,997 miles
- Test number
- 880343689209
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail142,997 miles (+3,625)2 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,997 miles
- Test number
- 234804368684
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass139,372 miles (+3,309)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 139,372 miles
- Test number
- 225452575490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,063 miles (+4,124)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 136,063 miles
- Test number
- 131075566653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,939 miles (+3,869)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 131,939 miles
- Test number
- 726829835336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,070 miles (+5,494)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 128,070 miles
- Test number
- 202739140093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,576 miles (+69)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 122,576 miles
- Test number
- 144102083391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,507 miles (+4,358)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,507 miles
- Test number
- 672137959818
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass118,149 miles (+5,871)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 118,149 miles
- Test number
- 226001545728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,278 miles (+6,443)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 112,278 miles
- Test number
- 912161808031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,835 miles (+5,487)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 105,835 miles
- Test number
- 170818809583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,348 miles (+5,765)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 100,348 miles
- Test number
- 374672432774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,583 miles (+6,452)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 94,583 miles
- Test number
- 882514817169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 88,131 miles
- Test number
- 148439534315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,131 miles (+8,337)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,131 miles
- Test number
- 949568234332
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,794 miles (+7,430)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 79,794 miles
- Test number
- 405022424083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,364 miles (+8,203)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 72,364 miles
- Test number
- 387871233019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,161 miles (+10,830)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 64,161 miles
- Test number
- 827996522008
- 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)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass53,331 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 53,331 miles
- Test number
- 107902311428
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBrake warning light on
- NoteN/s/r brake disc slightly grooved
- NoteN/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall
Fail53,331 miles (+13,861)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,331 miles
- Test number
- 259922011016
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBrake warning light on
- NoteN/s/r brake disc slightly grooved
- NoteN/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall
Fail39,470 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,470 miles
- Test number
- 553497120040
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass39,470 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 39,470 miles
- Test number
- 862527320069
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about X3 SBL
- Does X3 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 SBL is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X3 SBL?
- The MOT on X3 SBL is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X3 SBL done?
- X3 SBL was recorded at 142,997 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 6,540 miles a year.
- Has X3 SBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X3 SBL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on X3 SBL 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 SBL find?
- X3 SBL passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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