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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

XYJ 212MOT history

XYJ 212 is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

XYJ 212 black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
125,837 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XYJ 212
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XYJ 212 was last recorded at 125,837 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,837 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,837 miles
  • 2025 – 117,909 miles
  • 2024 – 113,903 miles
  • 2023 – 107,905 miles
  • 2022 – 103,010 miles
  • 2021 – 98,296 miles
  • 2020 – 92,529 miles
  • 2019 – 79,994 miles
  • 2018 – 73,773 miles
  • 2017 – 68,148 miles
  • 2016 – 62,442 miles
  • 2015 – 43,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,837 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    125,837 miles
    Test number
    249514125397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail125,837 miles (+7,928)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,837 miles
    Test number
    667804213399
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass117,909 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,909 miles
    Test number
    187485746213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,903 miles (+5,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,903 miles
    Test number
    577983585959
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAY FITTED

  5. Pass107,905 miles (+4,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,905 miles
    Test number
    719975912510
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake disc backing plate loose
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass103,010 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,010 miles
    Test number
    828419531135
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail102,982 miles (+4,686)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,982 miles
    Test number
    755385962983
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass98,296 miles (+5,767)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,296 miles
    Test number
    863165141988
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f disc backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass92,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,529 miles
    Test number
    820419234294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,529 miles (+12,535)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,529 miles
    Test number
    590187703860
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass79,994 miles (+1,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,994 miles
    Test number
    857857027359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner track rod slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner track rod slight play

  12. Pass78,071 miles (+4,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,071 miles
    Test number
    203505061356
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack o/s

  13. Pass73,773 miles (+5,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,773 miles
    Test number
    488607154999
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass68,148 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    884255708889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,442 miles (+18,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,442 miles
    Test number
    616264153475
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

  16. Pass43,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,788 miles
    Test number
    539169215148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,788 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,788 miles
    Test number
    838739215154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about XYJ 212

What vehicle is registration XYJ 212 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XYJ 212 on a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 May 2012. 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 XYJ 212 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XYJ 212 is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on XYJ 212?
The MOT on XYJ 212 is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XYJ 212 done?
XYJ 212 was recorded at 125,837 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 7,159 miles a year.
Has XYJ 212 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XYJ 212 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on XYJ 212 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 XYJ 212 find?
XYJ 212 passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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