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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

X3 VGBMOT history

X3 VGB is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 16 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

X3 VGB blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,033 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 VGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 VGB was last recorded at 139,033 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,033 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,033 miles
  • 2025 – 123,410 miles
  • 2024 – 117,014 miles
  • 2023 – 107,225 miles
  • 2022 – 97,299 miles
  • 2021 – 88,333 miles
  • 2020 – 82,856 miles
  • 2019 – 74,173 miles
  • 2018 – 69,272 miles
  • 2017 – 59,905 miles
  • 2016 – 48,180 miles
  • 2015 – 39,659 miles
  • 2014 – 37,170 miles
  • 2013 – 35,101 miles
  • 2012 – 31,404 miles
  • 2011 – 27,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,033 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • All four tyres have cracks in tread

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,033 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,033 miles
    Test number
    180774987935
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail139,033 miles (+15,623)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,033 miles
    Test number
    485944687029
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,410 miles (+6,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    123,410 miles
    Test number
    914546150504
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass117,014 miles (+9,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,014 miles
    Test number
    847120110167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,225 miles (+9,926)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,225 miles
    Test number
    904557759726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,299 miles (+8,966)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,299 miles
    Test number
    678413681336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,333 miles (+5,477)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    923980247750
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass82,856 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,856 miles
    Test number
    800299042127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,851 miles (+8,678)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,851 miles
    Test number
    449676298357
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass74,173 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    74,173 miles
    Test number
    334698513307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,272 miles (+9,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,272 miles
    Test number
    353118062357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass59,905 miles (+11,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,905 miles
    Test number
    669853724019
    • AdvisoryExtensive under trays fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

  13. Pass48,180 miles (+8,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,180 miles
    Test number
    329672847990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass39,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,659 miles
    Test number
    127199715181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,659 miles (+2,489)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,659 miles
    Test number
    209059615492
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

  16. Pass37,170 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,170 miles
    Test number
    267206634127
    • DangerousAll four tyres have cracks in tread

  17. Fail37,170 miles (+2,069)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,170 miles
    Test number
    588344134156
    • DangerousAll four tyres have cracks in tread
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass35,101 miles (+3,697)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,101 miles
    Test number
    505898543182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,404 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,404 miles
    Test number
    159619542172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,757 miles
    Test number
    697653551191
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X3 VGB

Does X3 VGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 VGB is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 VGB?
The MOT on X3 VGB is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 VGB done?
X3 VGB was recorded at 139,033 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 7,297 miles a year.
Has X3 VGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 VGB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 VGB 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 VGB find?
X3 VGB passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front coil spring corroded nearside and offside; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside, and 2 more.

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