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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L16 SETMOT history

L16 SET is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

L16 SET silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2024
Mileage
141,332 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SET was last recorded at 141,332 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 3,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,734 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,598 miles
Average per year
8,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,332 miles
  • 2022 – 137,734 miles
  • 2021 – 133,295 miles
  • 2020 – 127,194 miles
  • 2018 – 120,325 miles
  • 2017 – 114,040 miles
  • 2016 – 107,396 miles
  • 2015 – 95,467 miles
  • 2014 – 85,149 miles
  • 2013 – 74,048 miles
  • 2012 – 66,885 miles
  • 2011 – 42,182 miles
  • 2010 – 26,890 miles
  • 2008 – 17,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,332 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • O/s front shocker damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,332 miles (+3,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,332 miles
    Test number
    507735997255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,734 miles (+4,439)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    137,734 miles
    Test number
    106445121763
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp cracked
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryGrease around nearside rear drive shaft gaiter
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake lever

  3. Pass133,295 miles (+6,101)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,295 miles
    Test number
    430563049655
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExcessive travel on handbrake lever
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on parts on underside of vehicle

  4. Pass127,194 miles (+6,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,194 miles
    Test number
    372869693605
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,325 miles (+6,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    120,325 miles
    Test number
    560419422168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,040 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    162957032023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  7. Fail114,040 miles (+6,644)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    919639045488
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  8. Pass107,396 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    107,396 miles
    Test number
    889920717409
    • AdvisoryO/s front shocker damp

  9. Fail107,386 miles (+11,919)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,386 miles
    Test number
    230497244106
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s front shocker damp

  10. Pass95,467 miles (+10,318)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    95,467 miles
    Test number
    709242876676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,149 miles
    Test number
    366447434317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,147 miles (+11,099)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,147 miles
    Test number
    958597834305
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass74,048 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,048 miles
    Test number
    505647343379
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

  14. Fail74,047 miles (+7,162)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,047 miles
    Test number
    226747043342
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteMIL light on
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

  15. Pass66,885 miles (+8,302)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,885 miles
    Test number
    646609242368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,583 miles (+16,401)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,583 miles
    Test number
    638294322184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,182 miles (+15,292)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,182 miles
    Test number
    897364621167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,890 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,890 miles
    Test number
    140177220130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Fail26,890 miles (+1,709)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,890 miles
    Test number
    883776920134
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass25,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,181 miles
    Test number
    260622310093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,181 miles (+8,132)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,181 miles
    Test number
    981401010097
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass17,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,049 miles
    Test number
    313348958318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 SET

Does L16 SET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 SET expired on 20 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 SET?
The MOT on L16 SET expired on 20 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 SET done?
L16 SET was recorded at 141,332 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 8,777 miles a year.
Has L16 SET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SET has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on L16 SET 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 SET find?
L16 SET passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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