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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X3 WAUMOT history

X3 WAU is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 9 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 167,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

X3 WAU grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
167,169 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 WAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 WAU was last recorded at 167,169 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,019 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
8,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,169 miles
  • 2025 – 158,376 miles
  • 2024 – 150,889 miles
  • 2023 – 145,352 miles
  • 2022 – 138,880 miles
  • 2021 – 133,271 miles
  • 2020 – 122,244 miles
  • 2019 – 108,558 miles
  • 2018 – 94,308 miles
  • 2017 – 88,383 miles
  • 2016 – 80,737 miles
  • 2015 – 72,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,169 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise replacement of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,169 miles (+150)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    167,169 miles
    Test number
    508013528277
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise replacement of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail167,019 miles (+8,643)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,019 miles
    Test number
    572981949101
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction advise removal of items from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise replacement of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass158,376 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,376 miles
    Test number
    948076109123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,889 miles (+5,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    150,889 miles
    Test number
    874865312411
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass145,352 miles (+6,472)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    145,352 miles
    Test number
    335043146533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,880 miles
    Test number
    730508884931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,880 miles (+5,609)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,880 miles
    Test number
    551181751471
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass133,271 miles (+11,027)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    133,271 miles
    Test number
    772110016940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,244 miles (+13,686)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,244 miles
    Test number
    271222573454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,558 miles (+14,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,558 miles
    Test number
    460666814355
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have low tread on edges

  11. Pass94,308 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,308 miles
    Test number
    104700006929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,383 miles (+7,646)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,383 miles
    Test number
    704541559127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,737 miles (+8,546)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,737 miles
    Test number
    616168036252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,191 miles
    Test number
    422803882441
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  15. Fail72,191 miles2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,191 miles
    Test number
    749059529561
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

Questions about X3 WAU

Does X3 WAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 WAU is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 WAU?
The MOT on X3 WAU is valid until 27 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 WAU done?
X3 WAU was recorded at 167,169 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 8,718 miles a year.
Has X3 WAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 WAU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 WAU 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 WAU find?
X3 WAU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise replacement of windscreen; nearside rear coil spring corroded advise replacement; offside inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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