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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,926 cc

X3 UCYMOT history

X3 UCY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 204,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

X3 UCY black 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 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
204,742 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 UCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 UCY was last recorded at 204,742 miles on 26 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2026: 204,742 miles, lower than 204,760 miles on 25 Jun 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
204,760 miles · 25 Jun 2026
Average per year
11,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,742 miles
  • 2025 – 196,010 miles
  • 2024 – 185,090 miles
  • 2023 – 172,258 miles
  • 2021 – 168,022 miles
  • 2020 – 145,950 miles
  • 2019 – 127,042 miles
  • 2018 – 101,294 miles
  • 2017 – 84,372 miles
  • 2015 – 49,459 miles
  • 2014 – 44,339 miles
  • 2013 – 37,550 miles
  • 2012 – 31,115 miles
  • 2011 – 25,288 miles
  • 2010 – 19,703 miles
  • 2009 – 14,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,742 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,742 miles (-18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    204,742 miles
    Test number
    384852585822
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail204,760 miles (+8,750)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,760 miles
    Test number
    639261679339
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass196,010 miles (+10,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    196,010 miles
    Test number
    666858586978
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass185,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    185,090 miles
    Test number
    430269614292
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail185,090 miles (+12,832)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,090 miles
    Test number
    791473809040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass172,258 miles (+4,236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    172,258 miles
    Test number
    701973749632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have slight wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass168,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    168,022 miles
    Test number
    418827778657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail168,022 miles (+22,072)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,022 miles
    Test number
    166274258771
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass145,950 miles (+18,908)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,950 miles
    Test number
    965310022109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,042 miles (+25,748)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,042 miles
    Test number
    203346776284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,294 miles (+16,922)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,294 miles
    Test number
    283791714723
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling to rear diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass84,372 miles (+12,120)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,372 miles
    Test number
    759678283876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush of front slight wear in bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of subframe (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of subframe (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s front tyres on edges on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryProp shaft doughnut

  13. Pass72,252 miles (+22,793)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,252 miles
    Test number
    543407611979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,459 miles (+5,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    998929169185
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass44,339 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,339 miles
    Test number
    286771404311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,550 miles (+6,435)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,550 miles
    Test number
    855591603334
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNSF tyre sidewall perishing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass31,115 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,115 miles
    Test number
    207906002329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,288 miles (+5,585)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,288 miles
    Test number
    517190101308
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on both edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearimg on both edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteUnable to check brake pipes ETC due to underbody trims fitted

  19. Pass19,703 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,703 miles
    Test number
    431729790244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,063 miles
    Test number
    461132409426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 UCY

Does X3 UCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 UCY is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 UCY?
The MOT on X3 UCY is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 UCY done?
X3 UCY was recorded at 204,742 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 11,447 miles a year.
Has X3 UCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 UCY has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 UCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X3 UCY find?
X3 UCY passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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