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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X3 VEWMOT history

X3 VEW is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 10 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 186,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

X3 VEW black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
186,966 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 VEW
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
10 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 VEW was last recorded at 186,966 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 4,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,970 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,996 miles
Average per year
13,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,966 miles
  • 2025 – 181,970 miles
  • 2024 – 165,673 miles
  • 2023 – 151,991 miles
  • 2022 – 131,042 miles
  • 2021 – 109,641 miles
  • 2020 – 101,425 miles
  • 2019 – 93,687 miles
  • 2018 – 79,554 miles
  • 2017 – 66,683 miles
  • 2016 – 55,553 miles
  • 2015 – 41,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,966 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded HEAVILY (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySOME SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED /BUSHES WORN

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,966 miles (+4,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    186,966 miles
    Test number
    614982704597
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded HEAVILY (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySOME SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED /BUSHES WORN

  2. Pass181,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    181,970 miles
    Test number
    448319626889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail181,970 miles (+16,297)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,970 miles
    Test number
    454437998825
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass165,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    165,673 miles
    Test number
    497109268798
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail165,673 miles (+13,682)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,673 miles
    Test number
    961368135648
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass151,991 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,991 miles
    Test number
    902358610781
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail151,991 miles (+20,949)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,991 miles
    Test number
    758613143417
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass131,042 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,042 miles
    Test number
    225382770129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail131,038 miles (+21,397)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,038 miles
    Test number
    255700558021
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass109,641 miles (+8,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,641 miles
    Test number
    328117980757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass101,425 miles (+7,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,425 miles
    Test number
    476410062848
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded OSR & NSR Srpings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR & NSR Wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass93,687 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,687 miles
    Test number
    815171188750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail93,685 miles (+14,131)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,685 miles
    Test number
    859971766905
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Equipment fault. (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass79,554 miles (+12,871)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,554 miles
    Test number
    367205918375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,683 miles (+11,130)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,683 miles
    Test number
    744408811322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,553 miles (+13,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,553 miles
    Test number
    885413043231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass41,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,685 miles
    Test number
    248700815214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 VEW

Does X3 VEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 VEW is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 VEW?
The MOT on X3 VEW is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 VEW done?
X3 VEW was recorded at 186,966 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 13,313 miles a year.
Has X3 VEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 VEW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X3 VEW 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 VEW find?
X3 VEW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded heavily; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; some suspension componants rusted /bushes worn.

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