BMW X3
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
Y8 NSLMOT history
Y8 NSL is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 149,674 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 149,674 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,520 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 NSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 NSL was last recorded at 149,674 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 2,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,847 miles · 27 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,827 miles
- Average per year
- 10,520 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,674 miles
- 2025 – 146,847 miles
- 2024 – 143,629 miles
- 2022 – 141,168 miles
- 2021 – 139,322 miles
- 2020 – 132,215 miles
- 2019 – 124,399 miles
- 2018 – 112,353 miles
- 2017 – 96,060 miles
- 2016 – 80,951 miles
- 2015 – 56,758 miles
- 2014 – 29,075 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,674 miles
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Both rear brake discs pitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 28 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,674 miles (+2,827)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 149,674 miles
- Test number
- 864562091131
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,847 miles (+3,218)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 146,847 miles
- Test number
- 244417137063
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass143,629 miles (+2,461)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 143,629 miles
- Test number
- 525710953090
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass141,168 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 141,168 miles
- Test number
- 687565872758
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs pitted
Fail141,163 miles (+1,841)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,163 miles
- Test number
- 897996660796
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryAge related rust on rear sub frame
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs pitted
Pass139,322 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 139,322 miles
- Test number
- 655311323739
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail139,309 miles (+7,094)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,309 miles
- Test number
- 943216675935
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,215 miles (+7,816)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 132,215 miles
- Test number
- 772024121932
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass124,399 miles (+12,046)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 124,399 miles
- Test number
- 594397495319
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass112,353 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 112,353 miles
- Test number
- 904392752515
- 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))
Fail112,353 miles (+16,293)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,353 miles
- Test number
- 133004680498
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,060 miles (+15,109)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 96,060 miles
- Test number
- 687066484256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,951 miles (+24,193)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 80,951 miles
- Test number
- 762723554199
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass56,758 miles (+27,683)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 56,758 miles
- Test number
- 278409390798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,075 miles (+3,795)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 29,075 miles
- Test number
- 247860384226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,280 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 25,280 miles
- Test number
- 776897784029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 NSL
- Does Y8 NSL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 NSL is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 NSL?
- The MOT on Y8 NSL is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y8 NSL done?
- Y8 NSL was recorded at 149,674 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 10,520 miles a year.
- Has Y8 NSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 NSL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y8 NSL 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 NSL find?
- Y8 NSL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.
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