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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

XTA 3MOT history

XTA 3 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

XTA 3 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 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,367 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XTA 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XTA 3 was last recorded at 96,367 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,366 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,367 miles
  • 2024 – 96,342 miles
  • 2022 – 96,222 miles
  • 2021 – 95,898 miles
  • 2020 – 95,186 miles
  • 2018 – 93,066 miles
  • 2017 – 86,399 miles
  • 2016 – 84,404 miles
  • 2015 – 81,408 miles
  • 2014 – 76,524 miles
  • 2013 – 71,423 miles
  • 2012 – 66,431 miles
  • 2011 – 58,027 miles
  • 2010 – 46,525 miles
  • 2009 – 30,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,367 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • All brake discs have slight surface corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,367 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,367 miles
    Test number
    337652390901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,366 miles (+24)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,366 miles
    Test number
    313901463606
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass96,342 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,342 miles
    Test number
    583981086347
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have slight surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail96,332 miles (+110)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    586953069405
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have slight surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass96,222 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,222 miles
    Test number
    311578465664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,898 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,898 miles
    Test number
    177606340288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,896 miles (+710)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,896 miles
    Test number
    196107697936
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass95,186 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,186 miles
    Test number
    718858222034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Fail95,186 miles (+2,120)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,186 miles
    Test number
    492120433978
    • DangerousNearside 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass93,066 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,066 miles
    Test number
    331017450914
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  11. Fail93,066 miles (+6,667)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,066 miles
    Test number
    937634233732
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  12. Pass86,399 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,399 miles
    Test number
    394343066200
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have slight bind at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail86,399 miles (+1,995)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,399 miles
    Test number
    977788633767
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking Front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 x 18, 88Y . (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake has slight bind at time of test.
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust to gearbox mounting bracket corroded & broken at time of test, Exhaust system adequately supported at time of test.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished at time of test.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inside edges at time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass84,404 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,404 miles
    Test number
    411342114393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,408 miles (+80)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,408 miles
    Test number
    178186365010
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket deteriorated at time of test.
  16. Fail81,328 miles (+4,804)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,328 miles
    Test number
    799554865008
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket deteriorated at time of test.
    • NoteTyre pressure warning lamp displayed at time of test,only fail on vehicles after 01/01/2012.
  17. Pass76,524 miles (+36)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,524 miles
    Test number
    715045364023
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNSF tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail76,488 miles (+5,065)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,488 miles
    Test number
    137248954407
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNSF tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass71,423 miles (+4,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,423 miles
    Test number
    329893843045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
  20. Pass66,431 miles (+8,404)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,431 miles
    Test number
    566829652054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass58,027 miles (+11,502)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,027 miles
    Test number
    177110761414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,525 miles (+16,043)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,525 miles
    Test number
    881891740145
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating
  23. Pass30,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,482 miles
    Test number
    711545439137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XTA 3

What vehicle is registration XTA 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XTA 3 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XTA 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XTA 3 is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on XTA 3?
The MOT on XTA 3 is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XTA 3 done?
XTA 3 was recorded at 96,367 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,825 miles a year.
Has XTA 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XTA 3 has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on XTA 3 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 XTA 3 find?
XTA 3 passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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