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BMW

X3 · Blue

E9NC C
MOTExpired
MOT due15 Apr 2026
First reg4 Nov 2005
Mileage170,844 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

20 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 27 October 2025.

PASSED · 9 Apr 2025
Test date9 Apr 2025
Expiry15 Apr 2026
Test number950546705494
Mileage170,844 mi
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))
FAILED · 8 Apr 2025
Test date8 Apr 2025
Expiry—
Test number346356268115
Mileage170,838 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 16 Apr 2024
Test date16 Apr 2024
Expiry15 Apr 2025
Test number355492952361
Mileage166,609 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
PASSED · 27 Mar 2023
Test date27 Mar 2023
Expiry15 Apr 2024
Test number501008389536
Mileage163,009 mi
AdvisoryEngine covers and Undertrays fitted
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 4 Apr 2022
Test date4 Apr 2022
Expiry15 Apr 2023
Test number713412800765
Mileage159,822 mi
AdvisoryMinor chips to windscreen
FAILED · 30 Mar 2022
Test date30 Mar 2022
Expiry—
Test number591231174744
Mileage159,800 mi
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryMinor chips to windscreen
PASSED · 6 Apr 2021
Test date6 Apr 2021
Expiry15 Apr 2022
Test number368886263057
Mileage156,310 mi
AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 27 Mar 2020
Test date27 Mar 2020
Expiry15 Apr 2021
Test number131097404955
Mileage152,026 mi
MinorOffside Rear 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED · 26 Mar 2020
Test date26 Mar 2020
Expiry—
Test number332761164320
Mileage152,026 mi
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear 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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 22 Mar 2019
Test date22 Mar 2019
Expiry15 Apr 2020
Test number862197684085
Mileage147,037 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has been binding & very hot in past (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Reduced effort recorded at parking brake
FAILED · 21 Mar 2019
Test date21 Mar 2019
Expiry—
Test number338353637504
Mileage147,037 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has been binding & very hot in past (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Reduced effort recorded at parking brake
PASSED · 23 Mar 2018
Test date23 Mar 2018
Expiry15 Apr 2019
Test number178859893925
Mileage137,199 mi
PASSED · 28 Mar 2017
Test date28 Mar 2017
Expiry15 Apr 2018
Test number252651557165
Mileage126,514 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 30 Mar 2016
Test date30 Mar 2016
Expiry15 Apr 2017
Test number397056385314
Mileage113,639 mi
FAILED · 26 Mar 2016
Test date26 Mar 2016
Expiry—
Test number321024241287
Mileage113,623 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 28 Mar 2015
Test date28 Mar 2015
Expiry15 Apr 2016
Test number525937985036
Mileage107,082 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User Enterednearside front tyre has sidewall damage
PASSED · 12 Apr 2014
Test date12 Apr 2014
Expiry15 Apr 2015
Test number169972604187
Mileage98,164 mi
User Enterednearside rear seat had a childseat fitted at the time of test so seatbelt was unchecked
User Enterednearside front and nearside rear tyres outer sidewalls have slight damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing
PASSED · 6 Apr 2013
Test date6 Apr 2013
Expiry15 Apr 2014
Test number165306493429
Mileage89,480 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredEmissions too clean to register on test equipment.
User EnteredBrake pipe ferrules corroded.
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 16 Apr 2012
Test date16 Apr 2012
Expiry15 Apr 2013
Test number898527002166
Mileage79,367 mi
PASSED · 18 Feb 2011
Test date18 Feb 2011
Expiry28 Feb 2012
Test number557599241063
Mileage77,474 mi
PASSED · 27 Feb 2010
Test date27 Feb 2010
Expiry28 Feb 2011
Test number551358650015
Mileage60,166 mi
PASSED · 26 Feb 2009
Test date26 Feb 2009
Expiry28 Feb 2010
Test number482567759023
Mileage39,023 mi
User EnteredFront and offside rear brake pads low
User Enteredcut in offside rear tyre sidewall, not to cords
PASSED · 29 Feb 2008
Test date29 Feb 2008
Expiry28 Feb 2009
Test number753650668002
Mileage25,561 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Entereddamage offside front tyre outer sidewall.
User Entereddamage wheel rims.
FAILED · 22 Jan 2008
Test date22 Jan 2008
Expiry—
Test number400452728051
Mileage24,146 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FailFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)