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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

X3 TCFMOT history

X3 TCF is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 13 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

X3 TCF blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,962 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 TCF was last recorded at 102,962 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,909 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,053 miles
Average per year
3,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,962 miles
  • 2025 – 101,909 miles
  • 2024 – 100,696 miles
  • 2023 – 99,300 miles
  • 2022 – 98,028 miles
  • 2021 – 96,960 miles
  • 2020 – 95,122 miles
  • 2019 – 94,195 miles
  • 2018 – 91,234 miles
  • 2017 – 86,783 miles
  • 2016 – 82,531 miles
  • 2015 – 78,135 miles
  • 2014 – 73,281 miles
  • 2013 – 68,159 miles
  • 2012 – 64,412 miles
  • 2011 – 59,825 miles
  • 2010 – 47,933 miles
  • 2009 – 36,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,962 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,962 miles (+1,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,962 miles
    Test number
    752201076390
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,909 miles (+1,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,909 miles
    Test number
    337249730499
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,696 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,696 miles
    Test number
    663334372270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,300 miles
    Test number
    708724297587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,300 miles (+1,272)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,300 miles
    Test number
    488144398595
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray inscure

  6. Pass98,028 miles (+1,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,028 miles
    Test number
    450616321530
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass96,960 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,960 miles
    Test number
    911449702344
    • AdvisoryFront chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail96,960 miles (+1,838)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,960 miles
    Test number
    298114026342
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake heat damaged
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass95,122 miles (+927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,122 miles
    Test number
    767398847672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated ratchet slightly worn (1.1.6 (d))

  10. Pass94,195 miles (+2,961)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,195 miles
    Test number
    290383390344
    • AdvisoryFront brake backing plates loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heaviley (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has reserve travel
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass91,234 miles (+4,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,234 miles
    Test number
    651402668783
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass86,783 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,783 miles
    Test number
    839284040222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Fail86,783 miles (+4,252)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,783 miles
    Test number
    659198873219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass82,531 miles (+4,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,531 miles
    Test number
    518411719087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass78,135 miles (+4,854)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,135 miles
    Test number
    616642725007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass73,281 miles (+5,122)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,281 miles
    Test number
    578020714035
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass68,159 miles (+3,747)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,159 miles
    Test number
    586204013083
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass64,412 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,412 miles
    Test number
    908840612077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,825 miles (+11,892)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,825 miles
    Test number
    247462011005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,933 miles (+11,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,933 miles
    Test number
    432198110030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass36,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,412 miles
    Test number
    181223129010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 TCF

Does X3 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 TCF is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 TCF?
The MOT on X3 TCF is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 TCF done?
X3 TCF was recorded at 102,962 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 3,917 miles a year.
Has X3 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 TCF has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X3 TCF 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 TCF find?
X3 TCF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all.

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