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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X3 XUEMOT history

X3 XUE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 177,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

X3 XUE blue 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 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
177,783 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 XUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 XUE was last recorded at 177,783 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,756 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
14,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,783 miles
  • 2025 – 155,069 miles
  • 2024 – 134,453 miles
  • 2023 – 120,209 miles
  • 2022 – 104,826 miles
  • 2021 – 91,900 miles
  • 2020 – 82,951 miles
  • 2019 – 71,262 miles
  • 2018 – 60,016 miles
  • 2017 – 48,795 miles
  • 2016 – 31,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,783 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,783 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    177,783 miles
    Test number
    596778218979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail177,756 miles (+22,687)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,756 miles
    Test number
    592888499738
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass155,069 miles (+20,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    155,069 miles
    Test number
    845457167559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This Tyre Is ON Legal Treadwear Limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass134,453 miles (+14,244)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,453 miles
    Test number
    811903947280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,209 miles (+15,383)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,209 miles
    Test number
    570249622937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,826 miles
    Test number
    259957966392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,826 miles (+12,926)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,826 miles
    Test number
    852780412469
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass91,900 miles (+8,949)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,900 miles
    Test number
    503291982647
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,951 miles
    Test number
    862244689584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,951 miles (+11,689)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,951 miles
    Test number
    375967321706
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass71,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    722788037341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,262 miles (+11,246)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    666325656717
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass60,016 miles (+11,221)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,016 miles
    Test number
    648190940568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,795 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,795 miles
    Test number
    118714408525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,793 miles (+17,340)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,793 miles
    Test number
    452377920887
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass31,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,453 miles
    Test number
    133790635791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 XUE

Does X3 XUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 XUE is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 XUE?
The MOT on X3 XUE is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 XUE done?
X3 XUE was recorded at 177,783 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 14,500 miles a year.
Has X3 XUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 XUE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 XUE 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 XUE find?
X3 XUE passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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