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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

Y31 MJLMOT history

Y31 MJL is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

Y31 MJL grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
161,169 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 MJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 MJL was last recorded at 161,169 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 12,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,104 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,065 miles
Average per year
9,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,169 miles
  • 2024 – 149,104 miles
  • 2023 – 140,191 miles
  • 2022 – 130,169 miles
  • 2021 – 121,404 miles
  • 2020 – 111,749 miles
  • 2019 – 102,892 miles
  • 2018 – 89,952 miles
  • 2017 – 83,380 miles
  • 2016 – 73,770 miles
  • 2015 – 65,116 miles
  • 2014 – 53,515 miles
  • 2013 – 44,199 miles
  • 2012 – 34,434 miles
  • 2011 – 28,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,169 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Handbrake lever requires attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,169 miles (+12,065)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    161,169 miles
    Test number
    764482080184
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass149,104 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    149,104 miles
    Test number
    469654769307
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail149,104 miles (+8,913)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,104 miles
    Test number
    258663432621
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,191 miles (+10,022)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,191 miles
    Test number
    936592080848
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass130,169 miles (+8,765)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,169 miles
    Test number
    702116434691
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,404 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    339476759179
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front offside front brake disc back plate corroded and rubbing on the inside of brake disc

  7. Fail121,404 miles (+9,655)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    214607195566
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front offside front brake disc back plate corroded and rubbing on the inside of brake disc

  8. Pass111,749 miles (+8,857)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,749 miles
    Test number
    414656325127
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,892 miles (+12,940)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,892 miles
    Test number
    557949476097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,952 miles (+6,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,952 miles
    Test number
    490324360656
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever requires attention

  11. Pass83,380 miles (+9,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,380 miles
    Test number
    796654661066
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are getting low
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever requires attention

  12. Pass73,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,770 miles
    Test number
    967504014891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,770 miles (+8,654)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,770 miles
    Test number
    220585179283
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

  14. Pass65,116 miles (+11,601)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,116 miles
    Test number
    409267685065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteHeadlamp aim on high limits

  15. Pass53,515 miles (+9,316)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,515 miles
    Test number
    988849484024
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust emissions past ( not detected )

  16. Pass44,199 miles (+8)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,199 miles
    Test number
    287538383034
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of wear on inside edge

  17. Fail44,191 miles (+9,757)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,191 miles
    Test number
    769597783043
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of wear on inside edge

  18. Pass34,434 miles (+5,600)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,434 miles
    Test number
    425575182032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass28,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,834 miles
    Test number
    178345481065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 MJL

Does Y31 MJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 MJL is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y31 MJL?
The MOT on Y31 MJL is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 MJL done?
Y31 MJL was recorded at 161,169 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 9,018 miles a year.
Has Y31 MJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 MJL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y31 MJL 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 Y31 MJL find?
Y31 MJL passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit, and 1 more.

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