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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

C5 LYXMOT history

C5 LYX is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 20 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

C5 LYX black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,440 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LYX was last recorded at 116,440 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 6,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,919 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,521 miles
Average per year
8,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,440 miles
  • 2025 – 109,919 miles
  • 2024 – 99,909 miles
  • 2023 – 86,225 miles
  • 2022 – 83,397 miles
  • 2021 – 73,754 miles
  • 2020 – 68,655 miles
  • 2019 – 60,696 miles
  • 2018 – 52,810 miles
  • 2017 – 44,661 miles
  • 2016 – 35,531 miles
  • 2015 – 26,901 miles
  • 2014 – 16,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,440 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,440 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    272125153619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,440 miles (+6,521)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    870003024004
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,919 miles (+10,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,919 miles
    Test number
    525433067982
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass99,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,909 miles
    Test number
    324713145554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,909 miles (+13,684)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,909 miles
    Test number
    826990817781
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass86,225 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,225 miles
    Test number
    971747173752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,397 miles (+9,643)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,397 miles
    Test number
    633267390319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,754 miles (+5,099)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,754 miles
    Test number
    947219823191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,655 miles (+7,959)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,655 miles
    Test number
    765109353713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,696 miles (+7,886)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,696 miles
    Test number
    670107192175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,810 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,810 miles
    Test number
    864083155721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,763 miles (+8,102)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,763 miles
    Test number
    990027340424
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass44,661 miles (+9,130)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,661 miles
    Test number
    769157894970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,531 miles (+8,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,531 miles
    Test number
    436281059136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass26,901 miles (+10,277)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,901 miles
    Test number
    758109865120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,624 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    16,624 miles
    Test number
    439338994192
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about C5 LYX

Does C5 LYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LYX is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LYX?
The MOT on C5 LYX is valid until 9 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 LYX done?
C5 LYX was recorded at 116,440 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 8,699 miles a year.
Has C5 LYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LYX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 LYX 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 LYX find?
C5 LYX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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