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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

X3 SDGMOT history

X3 SDG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

X3 SDG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
161,570 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 SDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 SDG was last recorded at 161,570 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 5,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,430 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,140 miles
Average per year
6,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,570 miles
  • 2025 – 156,430 miles
  • 2024 – 151,722 miles
  • 2023 – 146,849 miles
  • 2022 – 142,966 miles
  • 2021 – 140,601 miles
  • 2020 – 138,895 miles
  • 2019 – 129,397 miles
  • 2018 – 119,456 miles
  • 2017 – 111,615 miles
  • 2016 – 108,060 miles
  • 2015 – 102,770 miles
  • 2014 – 96,825 miles
  • 2013 – 89,887 miles
  • 2012 – 80,658 miles
  • 2011 – 68,848 miles
  • 2010 – 51,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,570 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fittedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Brake reaction bushes are soft

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Both front brake hoses are perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    161,570 miles
    Test number
    924226615346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  2. Fail161,570 miles (+5,140)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,570 miles
    Test number
    492381137262
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  3. Pass156,430 miles (+4,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,430 miles
    Test number
    497918561402
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  4. Pass151,722 miles (+4,873)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,722 miles
    Test number
    293370293127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWet conditions

  5. Pass146,849 miles (+3,883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,849 miles
    Test number
    529937381892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 15% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 15% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  6. Pass142,966 miles (+2,365)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,966 miles
    Test number
    379311389444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

  7. Pass140,601 miles (+1,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,601 miles
    Test number
    637727979599
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWet conditions

  8. Pass138,895 miles (+9,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,895 miles
    Test number
    492448308150
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

  9. Pass129,397 miles (+9,941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,397 miles
    Test number
    721415732844
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  10. Pass119,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,456 miles
    Test number
    951668616468
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  11. Fail119,456 miles (+7,841)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,456 miles
    Test number
    854106405717
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  12. Pass111,615 miles (+3,555)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,615 miles
    Test number
    572128589810
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shock has slight oil residue
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  13. Pass108,060 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,060 miles
    Test number
    930336538541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,770 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,770 miles
    Test number
    989384855098
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteProp dougnut perished

  15. Fail102,769 miles (+5,944)2 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,769 miles
    Test number
    517884355084
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousN/s/f tyre worn very badly on edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteProp dougnut perished

  16. Pass96,825 miles (+6,938)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,825 miles
    Test number
    975421944016
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass89,887 miles (+9,229)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    246976953003
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass80,658 miles (+11,810)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    399282752016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,848 miles (+17,605)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,848 miles
    Test number
    717771641092
    • NoteRear Brake Pads Getting Low

  20. Pass51,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,243 miles
    Test number
    563102440092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 SDG

Does X3 SDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 SDG is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 SDG?
The MOT on X3 SDG is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 SDG done?
X3 SDG was recorded at 161,570 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,873 miles a year.
Has X3 SDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 SDG has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 SDG 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 SDG find?
X3 SDG passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm; under trays and engine covers fitted.

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