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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

X6 NLSMOT history

X6 NLS is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 7 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 234,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

X6 NLS grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
234,835 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X6 NLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
7 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X6 NLS was last recorded at 234,835 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 13,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,431 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,404 miles
Average per year
13,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 234,835 miles
  • 2025 – 221,431 miles
  • 2024 – 206,427 miles
  • 2023 – 196,779 miles
  • 2022 – 191,716 miles
  • 2021 – 186,723 miles
  • 2020 – 182,582 miles
  • 2019 – 176,380 miles
  • 2018 – 170,857 miles
  • 2017 – 117,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,835 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside FRONT arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker Top Mount bearing rough operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Light lens crack
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre belt buckle stiff operating BUT functional at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,835 miles (+13,404)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    234,835 miles
    Test number
    759562819330
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside FRONT arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker Top Mount bearing rough operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Light lens crack
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre belt buckle stiff operating BUT functional at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Pass221,431 miles (+15,004)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    221,431 miles
    Test number
    133528655279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass206,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    206,427 miles
    Test number
    266137190627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail206,427 miles (+9,648)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,427 miles
    Test number
    386337433345
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass196,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    196,779 miles
    Test number
    992901703510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail196,779 miles (+5,063)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,779 miles
    Test number
    926279645691
    • DangerousCentral 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))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass191,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    191,716 miles
    Test number
    364395698243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail191,716 miles (+4,993)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,716 miles
    Test number
    300540690564
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass186,723 miles (+4,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    186,723 miles
    Test number
    424174644811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass182,582 miles (+6,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,582 miles
    Test number
    853304754784
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass176,380 miles (+5,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    176,380 miles
    Test number
    102148781761
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades leave slight water marks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass170,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    170,857 miles
    Test number
    120274110608
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail170,857 miles (+53,168)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,857 miles
    Test number
    520431229031
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass117,689 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,689 miles
    Test number
    569752867773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X6 NLS

Does X6 NLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X6 NLS is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X6 NLS?
The MOT on X6 NLS is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X6 NLS done?
X6 NLS was recorded at 234,835 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 13,033 miles a year.
Has X6 NLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X6 NLS has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X6 NLS 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 X6 NLS find?
X6 NLS passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front arms bushes perished; nearside front upper suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker top mount; nearside front upper suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker top mount bearing rough operation, and 4 more.

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