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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

Y8 GHRMOT history

Y8 GHR is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 26 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

Y8 GHR blue 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 2026
Mileage
116,506 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 GHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 GHR was last recorded at 116,506 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,852 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
654 miles
Average per year
6,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,506 miles
  • 2024 – 102,123 miles
  • 2023 – 92,060 miles
  • 2021 – 81,835 miles
  • 2020 – 80,625 miles
  • 2019 – 76,801 miles
  • 2018 – 70,115 miles
  • 2017 – 58,991 miles
  • 2016 – 52,626 miles
  • 2015 – 45,263 miles
  • 2014 – 38,511 miles
  • 2013 – 30,662 miles
  • 2012 – 23,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,506 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,506 miles (+654)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,506 miles
    Test number
    266760458194
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass115,852 miles (+13,729)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,852 miles
    Test number
    464909594303
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,123 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,123 miles
    Test number
    286593143131
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail102,123 miles (+10,063)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,123 miles
    Test number
    227123248072
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,060 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,060 miles
    Test number
    828232347025
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail92,060 miles (+10,225)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,060 miles
    Test number
    916914127006
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass81,835 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,835 miles
    Test number
    389565229474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail81,835 miles (+1,210)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,835 miles
    Test number
    885292946786
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass80,625 miles (+3,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,625 miles
    Test number
    845012484561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass76,801 miles (+6,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,801 miles
    Test number
    199187767915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass70,115 miles (+11,124)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,115 miles
    Test number
    258509620090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,991 miles (+6,365)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,991 miles
    Test number
    628245794140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,626 miles
    Test number
    642573832624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,626 miles (+7,363)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,626 miles
    Test number
    858128824932
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass45,263 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,263 miles
    Test number
    297151485451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,511 miles
    Test number
    545882884163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,511 miles (+7,849)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,511 miles
    Test number
    217836674426
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass30,662 miles (+7,469)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,662 miles
    Test number
    456386973133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,193 miles
    Test number
    287248772412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 GHR

Does Y8 GHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 GHR is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y8 GHR?
The MOT on Y8 GHR is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 GHR done?
Y8 GHR was recorded at 116,506 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 6,977 miles a year.
Has Y8 GHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 GHR has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 GHR 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 Y8 GHR find?
Y8 GHR passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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