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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L15 PRNMOT history

L15 PRN is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

L15 PRN black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
168,236 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 PRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 PRN was last recorded at 168,236 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,236 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,236 miles
  • 2025 – 164,667 miles
  • 2024 – 161,349 miles
  • 2023 – 155,998 miles
  • 2022 – 150,804 miles
  • 2021 – 147,637 miles
  • 2020 – 145,584 miles
  • 2019 – 141,993 miles
  • 2018 – 134,462 miles
  • 2016 – 125,656 miles
  • 2015 – 117,811 miles
  • 2014 – 111,284 miles
  • 2013 – 97,823 miles
  • 2012 – 78,793 miles
  • 2011 – 60,738 miles
  • 2010 – 41,114 miles
  • 2009 – 30,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,236 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,236 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    168,236 miles
    Test number
    863358971835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail168,236 miles (+3,569)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,236 miles
    Test number
    488753087714
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass164,667 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    164,667 miles
    Test number
    700070803867
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail164,667 miles (+3,318)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,667 miles
    Test number
    153325992113
    • MajorNearside Front Brake locking device missing (1.1.21 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,349 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,349 miles
    Test number
    254994212084
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail161,237 miles (+5,239)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,237 miles
    Test number
    477770785121
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass155,998 miles (+5,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,998 miles
    Test number
    379444383434
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass150,804 miles (+3,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,804 miles
    Test number
    576939531921
    • Advisory4x4 light on dash with ! mark
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,637 miles (+2,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,637 miles
    Test number
    244770040802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass145,584 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    145,584 miles
    Test number
    414535672964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass141,993 miles (+7,531)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,993 miles
    Test number
    991079974621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,462 miles
    Test number
    384605026358
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash

  13. Fail134,462 miles (+8,806)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,462 miles
    Test number
    185651491062
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash

  14. Pass125,656 miles (+7,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,656 miles
    Test number
    625510102156
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt TWO SEATS
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass117,811 miles (+6,527)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,811 miles
    Test number
    950976611257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,284 miles (+13,461)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,284 miles
    Test number
    488022334303
    • 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)
    • NoteFront rubber bush on prop shaft deteriorating slight play

  17. Pass97,823 miles (+19,030)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,823 miles
    Test number
    325672133310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,793 miles (+18,055)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    808556542313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,738 miles (+19,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    319150951376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass41,114 miles (+11,012)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,114 miles
    Test number
    850410540326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,102 miles
    Test number
    323063349391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 PRN

Does L15 PRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 PRN is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 PRN?
The MOT on L15 PRN is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 PRN done?
L15 PRN was recorded at 168,236 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 8,500 miles a year.
Has L15 PRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 PRN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 PRN 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 L15 PRN find?
L15 PRN passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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