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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

X8 ADEMOT history

X8 ADE is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 142,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

X8 ADE black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,793 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 ADE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 ADE was last recorded at 142,793 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 4,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,212 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,581 miles
Average per year
7,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,793 miles
  • 2025 – 138,212 miles
  • 2024 – 132,584 miles
  • 2023 – 127,056 miles
  • 2022 – 121,711 miles
  • 2021 – 115,153 miles
  • 2020 – 110,263 miles
  • 2019 – 104,469 miles
  • 2018 – 95,286 miles
  • 2017 – 86,688 miles
  • 2016 – 77,124 miles
  • 2015 – 67,138 miles
  • 2014 – 55,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,793 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted.

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,793 miles (+4,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,793 miles
    Test number
    280008598806
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass138,212 miles (+5,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,212 miles
    Test number
    171262574654
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,584 miles (+5,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,584 miles
    Test number
    273613579212
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass127,056 miles (+5,345)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,056 miles
    Test number
    841046017289
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  5. Pass121,711 miles (+6,558)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,711 miles
    Test number
    993768993924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  6. Pass115,153 miles (+4,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,153 miles
    Test number
    564266631014
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  7. Pass110,263 miles (+5,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,263 miles
    Test number
    306867866510
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  8. Pass104,469 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,469 miles
    Test number
    848327675659
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner side light not working.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  9. Fail104,469 miles (+9,183)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,469 miles
    Test number
    191062973255
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner side light not working.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  10. Pass95,286 miles (+8,598)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,286 miles
    Test number
    943009860416
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  11. Pass86,688 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,688 miles
    Test number
    306114818895
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail86,610 miles (+9,486)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,610 miles
    Test number
    492689059709
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass77,124 miles (+9,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,124 miles
    Test number
    920251574508
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass67,138 miles (+11,892)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,138 miles
    Test number
    875877535283
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass55,246 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,246 miles
    Test number
    475674724246
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about X8 ADE

Does X8 ADE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 ADE is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 ADE?
The MOT on X8 ADE is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 ADE done?
X8 ADE was recorded at 142,793 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 7,296 miles a year.
Has X8 ADE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 ADE has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on X8 ADE 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 X8 ADE find?
X8 ADE passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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