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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L16 CSPMOT history

L16 CSP is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 105,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

L16 CSP grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
105,002 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 CSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 CSP was last recorded at 105,002 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 7,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,805 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,197 miles
Average per year
7,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,002 miles
  • 2025 – 97,805 miles
  • 2024 – 92,049 miles
  • 2023 – 80,624 miles
  • 2022 – 68,446 miles
  • 2021 – 64,835 miles
  • 2020 – 60,109 miles
  • 2019 – 54,187 miles
  • 2018 – 40,558 miles
  • 2017 – 31,459 miles
  • 2016 – 31,258 miles
  • 2015 – 26,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,002 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,002 miles (+7,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    105,002 miles
    Test number
    624439459473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass97,805 miles (+5,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,805 miles
    Test number
    146403017068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,049 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,049 miles
    Test number
    749176538903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,900 miles (+11,276)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,900 miles
    Test number
    871365058494
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass80,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,624 miles
    Test number
    259827531967
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail80,624 miles (+12,178)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,624 miles
    Test number
    674230665096
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass68,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,446 miles
    Test number
    270982868301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,446 miles (+3,611)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,446 miles
    Test number
    189895777656
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  9. Pass64,835 miles (+4,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,835 miles
    Test number
    401612953441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass60,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,109 miles
    Test number
    340696290841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Fail60,109 miles (+5,922)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,109 miles
    Test number
    353067273417
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  12. Pass54,187 miles (+13,629)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,187 miles
    Test number
    284324768248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,558 miles
    Test number
    110392866460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,558 miles (+9,099)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,558 miles
    Test number
    496257671610
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass31,459 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,459 miles
    Test number
    288284672476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,258 miles (+4,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,258 miles
    Test number
    606475361572
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre 4mm & wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass26,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,876 miles
    Test number
    596113982282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 CSP

Does L16 CSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 CSP is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 CSP?
The MOT on L16 CSP is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 CSP done?
L16 CSP was recorded at 105,002 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 7,222 miles a year.
Has L16 CSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 CSP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 CSP 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 L16 CSP find?
L16 CSP passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four, and 1 more.

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