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BMW

X3 · Black

SW55 FMV
MOTValid
MOT due3 Nov 2026
First reg6 Jan 2006
Mileage128,601 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 16 March 2026.

PASSED · 7 Oct 2025
Test date7 Oct 2025
Expiry3 Nov 2026
Test number935832086684
Mileage128,601 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryengine cover fitted
AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle frame very corroded rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 4 Nov 2024
Test date4 Nov 2024
Expiry3 Nov 2025
Test number327986725373
Mileage121,695 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 27 Oct 2023
Test date27 Oct 2023
Expiry3 Nov 2024
Test number784774050550
Mileage114,529 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TRAILING ARM BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play FRONT BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively FRONT PADS 50% LOWER ON OSF (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 28 Oct 2022
Test date28 Oct 2022
Expiry3 Nov 2023
Test number699880584568
Mileage108,880 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED · 2 Nov 2021
Test date2 Nov 2021
Expiry3 Nov 2022
Test number717511789127
Mileage104,682 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 27 Oct 2021
Test date27 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number726686752757
Mileage104,680 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 Oct 2020
Test date30 Oct 2020
Expiry3 Nov 2021
Test number328923887668
Mileage99,588 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
PASSED · 24 Apr 2019
Test date24 Apr 2019
Expiry3 Nov 2020
Test number188864256446
Mileage90,392 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT BALL JOINT 1OF2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT BALL JOINT 1OF2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play FRONT PROP REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (b) (i))
FAILED · 23 Apr 2019
Test date23 Apr 2019
Expiry
Test number273671166489
Mileage90,389 mi
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT BALL JOINT 1OF2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT BALL JOINT 1OF2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play FRONT PROP REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 4 May 2018
Test date4 May 2018
Expiry3 May 2019
Test number781087583616
Mileage82,720 mi
FAILED · 3 May 2018
Test date3 May 2018
Expiry
Test number815082791645
Mileage82,716 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 19 Jan 2018
Test date19 Jan 2018
Expiry24 Jan 2019
Test number966160331065
Mileage80,905 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 25 Jan 2017
Test date25 Jan 2017
Expiry24 Jan 2018
Test number615508361450
Mileage77,728 mi
AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 24 Jan 2017
Test date24 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number277340064098
Mileage77,728 mi
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
FailOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
FailOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FailFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 13 Jan 2016
Test date13 Jan 2016
Expiry20 Jan 2017
Test number127805714166
Mileage75,505 mi
PASSED · 15 Jan 2015
Test date15 Jan 2015
Expiry20 Jan 2016
Test number876135415013
Mileage72,898 mi
PASSED · 21 Jan 2014
Test date21 Jan 2014
Expiry20 Jan 2015
Test number559701524059
Mileage67,875 mi
FAILED · 20 Jan 2014
Test date20 Jan 2014
Expiry
Test number936640324087
Mileage67,874 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 26 Nov 2012
Test date26 Nov 2012
Expiry27 Nov 2013
Test number578891432382
Mileage61,108 mi
PASSED · 28 Nov 2011
Test date28 Nov 2011
Expiry27 Nov 2012
Test number535742931306
Mileage47,868 mi
PASSED · 31 Mar 2011
Test date31 Mar 2011
Expiry30 Mar 2012
Test number678240191073
Mileage43,355 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 31 Mar 2011
Test date31 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number887590791022
Mileage43,355 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 22 Jan 2010
Test date22 Jan 2010
Expiry21 Jan 2011
Test number573082420096
Mileage33,163 mi
PASSED · 7 Jan 2009
Test date7 Jan 2009
Expiry6 Jan 2010
Test number271377209066
Mileage23,906 mi