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BMW X3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

X3 SCWMOT history

X3 SCW is a grey petrol BMW X3 first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2025.

X3 SCW grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
139,188 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 SCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 SCW was last recorded at 139,188 miles on 1 Feb 2025, 447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,741 miles · 24 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
447 miles
Average per year
6,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,188 miles
  • 2024 – 138,741 miles
  • 2023 – 128,049 miles
  • 2022 – 119,567 miles
  • 2021 – 115,765 miles
  • 2019 – 113,193 miles
  • 2018 – 112,219 miles
  • 2017 – 105,559 miles
  • 2016 – 102,594 miles
  • 2015 – 94,930 miles
  • 2014 – 90,295 miles
  • 2013 – 86,940 miles
  • 2012 – 82,191 miles
  • 2010 – 61,911 miles
  • 2009 – 51,086 miles
  • 2008 – 42,908 miles
  • 2007 – 33,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,188 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,188 miles (+447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    139,188 miles
    Test number
    636826542325
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass138,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,741 miles
    Test number
    911303297074
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail138,741 miles (+10,692)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,741 miles
    Test number
    242733667084
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass128,049 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    128,049 miles
    Test number
    233214892983
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail127,952 miles (+8,385)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,952 miles
    Test number
    708603862507
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,567 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,567 miles
    Test number
    797729035092
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail119,567 miles (+3,802)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,567 miles
    Test number
    690599254913
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass115,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,765 miles
    Test number
    771590271430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,765 miles (+2,572)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,765 miles
    Test number
    853292238413
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass113,193 miles (+974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,193 miles
    Test number
    160458136552
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,219 miles (+6,660)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,219 miles
    Test number
    734229023907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,559 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,559 miles
    Test number
    217072755288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,594 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,594 miles
    Test number
    449771656557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,800 miles (+6,870)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,800 miles
    Test number
    719910222430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,930 miles (+4,635)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,930 miles
    Test number
    247192545069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

  16. Pass90,295 miles (+3,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,295 miles
    Test number
    427502534035
    • 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. Pass86,940 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    109625333031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,935 miles (+4,744)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,935 miles
    Test number
    479941433017
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass82,191 miles (+20,280)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,191 miles
    Test number
    808170432069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,911 miles (+10,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,911 miles
    Test number
    444870880250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass51,086 miles (+8,178)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,086 miles
    Test number
    621642619261
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre sidewall damage!

  22. Pass42,908 miles (+9,333)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,908 miles
    Test number
    841582318293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,575 miles
    Test number
    622127887120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 SCW

Does X3 SCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X3 SCW expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X3 SCW?
The MOT on X3 SCW expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X3 SCW done?
X3 SCW was recorded at 139,188 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2025, an average of 6,009 miles a year.
Has X3 SCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 SCW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X3 SCW 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 SCW find?
X3 SCW passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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