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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L13 TRWMOT history

L13 TRW is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L13 TRW grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
168,181 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 TRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 TRW was last recorded at 168,181 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,181 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,181 miles
  • 2025 – 156,572 miles
  • 2024 – 145,439 miles
  • 2023 – 135,436 miles
  • 2022 – 125,300 miles
  • 2021 – 112,629 miles
  • 2020 – 102,096 miles
  • 2019 – 94,601 miles
  • 2018 – 83,422 miles
  • 2017 – 72,052 miles
  • 2016 – 63,313 miles
  • 2015 – 54,583 miles
  • 2014 – 45,358 miles
  • 2013 – 31,191 miles
  • 2012 – 22,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,181 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake just met efficiency

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,181 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    168,181 miles
    Test number
    306486201680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  2. Fail168,181 miles (+11,609)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,181 miles
    Test number
    509304375453
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  3. Pass156,572 miles (+11,133)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    156,572 miles
    Test number
    460998677969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass145,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,439 miles
    Test number
    813923047379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,439 miles (+10,003)1 dangerous3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,439 miles
    Test number
    881694569932
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass135,436 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,436 miles
    Test number
    490714911811
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met efficiency
  7. Fail135,436 miles (+10,136)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,436 miles
    Test number
    150093221955
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,bald on edges and has cuts in outer sidewall--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met efficiency
  8. Pass125,300 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,300 miles
    Test number
    974705323080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail125,223 miles (+12,594)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,223 miles
    Test number
    359948407683
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass112,629 miles (+10,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,629 miles
    Test number
    952026917313
    • 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))
  11. Pass102,096 miles (+7,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,096 miles
    Test number
    852102643964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass94,601 miles (+11,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,601 miles
    Test number
    781229548866
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass83,422 miles (+11,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,422 miles
    Test number
    427971542656
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass72,052 miles (+8,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,052 miles
    Test number
    230838301141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass63,313 miles (+8,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,313 miles
    Test number
    889453852882
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass54,583 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,583 miles
    Test number
    768849594811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,358 miles (+14,167)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,358 miles
    Test number
    415365214386
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  18. Pass31,191 miles (+8,877)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,191 miles
    Test number
    128655053124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,314 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,314 miles
    Test number
    786629592291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,825 miles
    Test number
    287764062242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 TRW

Does L13 TRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 TRW is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 TRW?
The MOT on L13 TRW is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 TRW done?
L13 TRW was recorded at 168,181 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 10,433 miles a year.
Has L13 TRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 TRW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 TRW 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 L13 TRW find?
L13 TRW passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; parking brake lever worn, but not excessively.

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