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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

C5 LTXMOT history

C5 LTX is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 154,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

C5 LTX black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
154,145 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LTX was last recorded at 154,145 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 8,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
145,758 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,387 miles
Average per year
11,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,145 miles
  • 2025 – 145,758 miles
  • 2023 – 136,031 miles
  • 2022 – 123,368 miles
  • 2021 – 112,421 miles
  • 2020 – 101,289 miles
  • 2019 – 91,532 miles
  • 2018 – 76,764 miles
  • 2017 – 62,987 miles
  • 2016 – 47,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,145 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,145 miles (+8,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    154,145 miles
    Test number
    863225897763
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass145,758 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,758 miles
    Test number
    315325332528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail145,757 miles (+9,726)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,757 miles
    Test number
    447196782378
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass136,031 miles (+12,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,031 miles
    Test number
    596838919343
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass123,368 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,368 miles
    Test number
    277229169889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail123,368 miles (+10,947)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,368 miles
    Test number
    104850248848
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass112,421 miles (+11,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,421 miles
    Test number
    994487164705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass101,289 miles (+9,757)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,289 miles
    Test number
    791425855909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,532 miles (+14,768)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,532 miles
    Test number
    946472673963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,764 miles
    Test number
    974671979452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,764 miles (+13,777)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,764 miles
    Test number
    221725155905
    • Repaired at testNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  12. Pass62,987 miles (+15,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,987 miles
    Test number
    149512727664
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass47,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,483 miles
    Test number
    524296097754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 LTX

Does C5 LTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LTX is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LTX?
The MOT on C5 LTX is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LTX done?
C5 LTX was recorded at 154,145 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 11,435 miles a year.
Has C5 LTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LTX has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 LTX 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 C5 LTX find?
C5 LTX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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