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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,171 cc

X3 SJWMOT history

X3 SJW is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 66,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

X3 SJW red 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 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,822 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 SJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 SJW was last recorded at 66,822 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 2,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,251 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,571 miles
Average per year
2,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,822 miles
  • 2025 – 64,251 miles
  • 2024 – 62,536 miles
  • 2023 – 60,820 miles
  • 2022 – 59,151 miles
  • 2021 – 57,278 miles
  • 2020 – 55,663 miles
  • 2019 – 53,859 miles
  • 2018 – 52,470 miles
  • 2017 – 52,060 miles
  • 2016 – 51,888 miles
  • 2015 – 51,230 miles
  • 2014 – 50,439 miles
  • 2013 – 49,370 miles
  • 2012 – 47,301 miles
  • 2011 – 45,174 miles
  • 2010 – 41,704 miles
  • 2009 – 37,973 miles
  • 2008 – 34,731 miles
  • 2007 – 30,668 miles
  • 2006 – 26,441 miles
  • 2005 – 22,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,822 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Reverse light not working.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,822 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,822 miles
    Test number
    267039186053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail66,822 miles (+2,571)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,822 miles
    Test number
    779486456848
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,251 miles
    Test number
    529821673061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail64,251 miles (+1,715)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,251 miles
    Test number
    570735792247
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass62,536 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    62,536 miles
    Test number
    565586827857
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

  6. Fail62,535 miles (+1,715)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,535 miles
    Test number
    208827338854
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

  7. Pass60,820 miles (+1,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    60,820 miles
    Test number
    875627139174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass59,151 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    599692061050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner tread areas.

  9. Fail59,151 miles (+1,873)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    826493823380
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area. and nail in tyre. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner tread areas.

  10. Pass57,278 miles (+1,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,278 miles
    Test number
    366929112096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass55,663 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,663 miles
    Test number
    123326075083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,859 miles (+1,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,859 miles
    Test number
    229605852867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass52,470 miles (+410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,470 miles
    Test number
    133479668643
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps not working

  14. Pass52,060 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,060 miles
    Test number
    483014721785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,888 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,888 miles
    Test number
    768125116618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,230 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,230 miles
    Test number
    436165876194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,439 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,439 miles
    Test number
    885213354212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,370 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,370 miles
    Test number
    356661463471
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass49,370 miles (+2,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,370 miles
    Test number
    425461863265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass47,301 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,301 miles
    Test number
    489394152272
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail47,301 miles (+2,127)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,301 miles
    Test number
    647054952259
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail45,174 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,174 miles
    Test number
    296798351273
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise adjustment of front washer jets

  23. Pass45,174 miles (+3,470)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,174 miles
    Test number
    528798051290
    • NoteAdvise adjustment of front washer jets

  24. Pass41,704 miles (+3,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,704 miles
    Test number
    324766260462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass37,973 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,973 miles
    Test number
    134620959296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,731 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,731 miles
    Test number
    240783278283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,668 miles (+4,227)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,668 miles
    Test number
    950313067288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f steering rack end worn

  28. Pass26,441 miles (+3,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,441 miles
    Test number
    301259026293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass22,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    22,970 miles
    Test number
    171715765260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 SJW

Does X3 SJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 SJW is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 SJW?
The MOT on X3 SJW is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 SJW done?
X3 SJW was recorded at 66,822 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,139 miles a year.
Has X3 SJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 SJW has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 SJW 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 SJW find?
X3 SJW passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking.; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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