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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

X3 TFJMOT history

X3 TFJ is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.

X3 TFJ black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2025
Mileage
176,285 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 TFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 TFJ was last recorded at 176,285 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 9,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,861 miles · 4 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
9,424 miles
Average per year
10,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,285 miles
  • 2023 – 166,861 miles
  • 2022 – 156,316 miles
  • 2021 – 139,313 miles
  • 2020 – 125,919 miles
  • 2019 – 115,056 miles
  • 2017 – 99,200 miles
  • 2016 – 90,078 miles
  • 2015 – 79,222 miles
  • 2014 – 60,421 miles
  • 2013 – 48,813 miles
  • 2012 – 44,365 miles
  • 2011 – 36,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,285 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,285 miles (+9,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    176,285 miles
    Test number
    115707623239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass166,861 miles (+10,545)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    166,861 miles
    Test number
    958915995679
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass156,316 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,316 miles
    Test number
    211773329140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail156,316 miles (+17,003)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,316 miles
    Test number
    885282085697
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass139,313 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,313 miles
    Test number
    953904529219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,175 miles (+69)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    134,175 miles
    Test number
    152987310857
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail134,106 miles (+8,187)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,106 miles
    Test number
    453046239644
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,919 miles (+271)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    125,919 miles
    Test number
    644707340289
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 95W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail125,648 miles (+10,592)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,648 miles
    Test number
    491021554535
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/19 96W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 95W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass115,056 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,056 miles
    Test number
    938595192201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Fail114,973 miles (+15,773)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,973 miles
    Test number
    785069438716
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass99,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,200 miles
    Test number
    687371425410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,200 miles (+9,122)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,200 miles
    Test number
    521927691617
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass90,078 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,078 miles
    Test number
    451268024998
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail89,962 miles (+10,740)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,962 miles
    Test number
    152763809414
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass79,222 miles (+18,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,222 miles
    Test number
    747211949693
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass60,421 miles (+11,608)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,421 miles
    Test number
    318543304230
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass48,813 miles (+4,448)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,813 miles
    Test number
    529944733220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,365 miles (+8,223)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,365 miles
    Test number
    676864012345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,142 miles
    Test number
    267193871208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,141 miles5 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,141 miles
    Test number
    187303171205
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X3 TFJ

Does X3 TFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X3 TFJ expired on 20 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X3 TFJ?
The MOT on X3 TFJ expired on 20 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X3 TFJ done?
X3 TFJ was recorded at 176,285 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 10,600 miles a year.
Has X3 TFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 TFJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X3 TFJ 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 TFJ find?
X3 TFJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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