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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X5 VVLMOT history

X5 VVL is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 154,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

X5 VVL black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
154,803 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 VVL
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
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 VVL was last recorded at 154,803 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 12,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,834 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,969 miles
Average per year
10,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,803 miles
  • 2025 – 141,834 miles
  • 2024 – 131,841 miles
  • 2023 – 124,001 miles
  • 2022 – 114,609 miles
  • 2021 – 107,636 miles
  • 2020 – 103,585 miles
  • 2019 – 96,793 miles
  • 2018 – 89,037 miles
  • 2017 – 71,805 miles
  • 2016 – 49,592 miles
  • 2015 – 46,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,803 miles
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,803 miles (+12,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    154,803 miles
    Test number
    464331838817
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass141,834 miles (+9,993)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    141,834 miles
    Test number
    844957599413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,841 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,841 miles
    Test number
    320783984875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,837 miles (+7,836)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,837 miles
    Test number
    325005935804
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass124,001 miles (+9,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,001 miles
    Test number
    605164726315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass114,609 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,609 miles
    Test number
    767903724731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,608 miles (+6,972)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,608 miles
    Test number
    693525206691
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  8. Pass107,636 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,636 miles
    Test number
    410710671564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,585 miles (+6,792)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,585 miles
    Test number
    372804512639
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass96,793 miles (+7,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,793 miles
    Test number
    660522915260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass89,037 miles (+17,232)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,037 miles
    Test number
    221736976753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,805 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    489225887447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,718 miles (+22,126)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,718 miles
    Test number
    593828533556
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass49,592 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,592 miles
    Test number
    762628215205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,043 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,043 miles
    Test number
    626466765189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass46,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,043 miles
    Test number
    765336565190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 VVL

Does X5 VVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 VVL is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 VVL?
The MOT on X5 VVL is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 VVL done?
X5 VVL was recorded at 154,803 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 10,225 miles a year.
Has X5 VVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 VVL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 VVL 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 X5 VVL find?
X5 VVL passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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