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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X3 SYBMOT history

X3 SYB is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 13 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X3 SYB blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
169,707 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 SYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 SYB was last recorded at 169,707 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,986 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
721 miles
Average per year
4,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,707 miles
  • 2025 – 168,986 miles
  • 2024 – 166,816 miles
  • 2023 – 159,496 miles
  • 2021 – 154,332 miles
  • 2020 – 147,182 miles
  • 2019 – 143,639 miles
  • 2018 – 139,392 miles
  • 2017 – 135,375 miles
  • 2016 – 131,849 miles
  • 2015 – 124,937 miles
  • 2014 – 114,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,707 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,707 miles (+721)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    169,707 miles
    Test number
    103536515890
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,986 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    168,986 miles
    Test number
    466326064014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail168,968 miles (+2,152)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,968 miles
    Test number
    794223211924
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,816 miles (+27)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    166,816 miles
    Test number
    561451961266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has screw (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  5. Fail166,789 miles (+7,293)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,789 miles
    Test number
    897779669332
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended doesnt pull out (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has screw (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  6. Pass159,496 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    159,496 miles
    Test number
    911926662053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,332 miles (+65)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    154,332 miles
    Test number
    192230604863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail154,267 miles (+7,085)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,267 miles
    Test number
    536464976567
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass147,182 miles (+3,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    147,182 miles
    Test number
    735940092865
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass143,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,639 miles
    Test number
    659665055306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail143,639 miles (+4,247)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,639 miles
    Test number
    734664579076
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass139,392 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    139,392 miles
    Test number
    948874373618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail139,378 miles (+4,003)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,378 miles
    Test number
    864831469812
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass135,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    135,375 miles
    Test number
    416138168477
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail135,375 miles (+3,526)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,375 miles
    Test number
    773864824386
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass131,849 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    131,849 miles
    Test number
    577551680376
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Fail131,823 miles (+6,886)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,823 miles
    Test number
    459863141553
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  18. Pass124,937 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    124,937 miles
    Test number
    206139245404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre getting low on tread

  19. Fail124,925 miles (+10,111)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,925 miles
    Test number
    449231145133
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre getting low on tread

  20. Pass114,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,814 miles
    Test number
    876509644186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail114,814 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,814 miles
    Test number
    808028644174
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about X3 SYB

Does X3 SYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 SYB is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 SYB?
The MOT on X3 SYB is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 SYB done?
X3 SYB was recorded at 169,707 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,449 miles a year.
Has X3 SYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 SYB has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X3 SYB 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 SYB find?
X3 SYB passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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