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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X3 TCEMOT history

X3 TCE is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 155,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

X3 TCE black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
155,920 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 TCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 TCE was last recorded at 155,920 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 5,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
150,582 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,338 miles
Average per year
9,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,920 miles
  • 2025 – 150,582 miles
  • 2024 – 147,182 miles
  • 2023 – 139,722 miles
  • 2022 – 130,853 miles
  • 2021 – 123,461 miles
  • 2020 – 114,011 miles
  • 2019 – 99,347 miles
  • 2018 – 84,299 miles
  • 2017 – 70,718 miles
  • 2016 – 58,898 miles
  • 2015 – 46,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,920 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,920 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    155,920 miles
    Test number
    503322687732
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail155,920 miles (+5,338)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,920 miles
    Test number
    524715585181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass150,582 miles (+3,400)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    150,582 miles
    Test number
    176417581475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,182 miles (+7,460)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,182 miles
    Test number
    351393038371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,722 miles (+8,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,722 miles
    Test number
    651350971236
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension arm bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass130,853 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,853 miles
    Test number
    154778901549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,461 miles (+9,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,461 miles
    Test number
    100821043847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,011 miles
    Test number
    271875756659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,011 miles (+14,664)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,011 miles
    Test number
    757801443500
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,347 miles
    Test number
    317502564494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,347 miles (+15,048)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,347 miles
    Test number
    833454229590
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass84,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,299 miles
    Test number
    272503266913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,299 miles (+13,581)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,299 miles
    Test number
    318218016233
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

  14. Pass70,718 miles (+11,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,718 miles
    Test number
    116440635734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,898 miles (+12,030)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,898 miles
    Test number
    184472243261
    • DangerousOffside Front tyre worn excessively on inner edge. close to showing cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly

  16. Pass46,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,868 miles
    Test number
    427611565115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 TCE

Does X3 TCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 TCE is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 TCE?
The MOT on X3 TCE is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 TCE done?
X3 TCE was recorded at 155,920 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 9,736 miles a year.
Has X3 TCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 TCE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 TCE 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 TCE find?
X3 TCE passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.

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