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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K21 VLEMOT history

K21 VLE is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 15 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 57,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

K21 VLE silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,930 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 VLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 VLE was last recorded at 57,930 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,641 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
289 miles
Average per year
3,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,930 miles
  • 2025 – 57,641 miles
  • 2023 – 53,930 miles
  • 2022 – 49,844 miles
  • 2021 – 44,799 miles
  • 2020 – 42,676 miles
  • 2019 – 41,363 miles
  • 2018 – 38,335 miles
  • 2017 – 34,862 miles
  • 2016 – 31,901 miles
  • 2015 – 25,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,930 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,930 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,930 miles
    Test number
    584375404035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    57,641 miles
    Test number
    836851352623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,641 miles (+3,711)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,641 miles
    Test number
    686999636989
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass53,930 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,930 miles
    Test number
    652646633162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,844 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,844 miles
    Test number
    186354164039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,799 miles (+2,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    44,799 miles
    Test number
    400813621469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass42,676 miles (+1,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,676 miles
    Test number
    647687581309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass41,363 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,363 miles
    Test number
    942551552389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,335 miles (+3,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,335 miles
    Test number
    117802678466
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing low
  10. Pass34,862 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,862 miles
    Test number
    666874601460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,901 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,901 miles
    Test number
    832615562857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,695 miles
    Test number
    724218033932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,695 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,695 miles
    Test number
    286679842026
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about K21 VLE

Does K21 VLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 VLE is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 VLE?
The MOT on K21 VLE is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 VLE done?
K21 VLE was recorded at 57,930 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,127 miles a year.
Has K21 VLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 VLE has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 VLE 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 K21 VLE find?
K21 VLE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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