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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

X3 VDSMOT history

X3 VDS is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 17 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

X3 VDS grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2025
Mileage
115,931 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 VDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 VDS was last recorded at 115,931 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,272 miles · 25 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
659 miles
Average per year
2,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,931 miles
  • 2023 – 115,272 miles
  • 2021 – 114,823 miles
  • 2020 – 113,848 miles
  • 2019 – 113,155 miles
  • 2018 – 111,144 miles
  • 2017 – 108,848 miles
  • 2016 – 106,968 miles
  • 2015 – 105,288 miles
  • 2014 – 103,316 miles
  • 2013 – 82,915 miles
  • 2012 – 80,459 miles
  • 2011 – 78,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,931 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Centre Rear Centre brake light partly inoperative.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Tyres perished in the groove.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,931 miles (+659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,931 miles
    Test number
    412039846533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,272 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,272 miles
    Test number
    241347091180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,823 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,823 miles
    Test number
    129145482431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,848 miles (+693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,848 miles
    Test number
    995682687055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,155 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,155 miles
    Test number
    963517064267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail113,130 miles (+1,986)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,130 miles
    Test number
    222622041960
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,144 miles
    Test number
    753473629903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,142 miles (+2,294)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,142 miles
    Test number
    331830152295
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

  9. Pass108,848 miles (+1,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,848 miles
    Test number
    642420389118
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass106,968 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,968 miles
    Test number
    515060423251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,288 miles
    Test number
    815910385460
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Centre brake light partly inoperative.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyres perished in the groove.

  12. Fail105,288 miles (+1,972)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,288 miles
    Test number
    123489088579
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Centre brake light partly inoperative.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyres perished in the groove.

  13. Pass103,316 miles (+20,401)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,316 miles
    Test number
    189610684225
    • NoteEmissions too clean to measure
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass82,915 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,915 miles
    Test number
    655526493230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,556 miles (+2,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,556 miles
    Test number
    349604133104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass80,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,459 miles
    Test number
    219043832163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail80,459 miles (+1,526)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,459 miles
    Test number
    785223332168
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass78,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,933 miles
    Test number
    377936931165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X3 VDS

Does X3 VDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X3 VDS expired on 5 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X3 VDS?
The MOT on X3 VDS expired on 5 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X3 VDS done?
X3 VDS was recorded at 115,931 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 2,907 miles a year.
Has X3 VDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 VDS has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on X3 VDS 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 VDS find?
X3 VDS passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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