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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

L18 MNKMOT history

L18 MNK is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L18 MNK black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
152,741 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MNK was last recorded at 152,741 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2008: 44,994 miles, lower than 45,001 miles on 7 Nov 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,805 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,936 miles
Average per year
6,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,741 miles
  • 2025 – 150,805 miles
  • 2024 – 149,307 miles
  • 2023 – 145,130 miles
  • 2022 – 141,506 miles
  • 2021 – 135,942 miles
  • 2020 – 132,330 miles
  • 2019 – 128,673 miles
  • 2018 – 123,129 miles
  • 2017 – 115,390 miles
  • 2016 – 108,570 miles
  • 2015 – 95,676 miles
  • 2014 – 88,861 miles
  • 2013 – 81,993 miles
  • 2012 – 75,895 miles
  • 2011 – 69,253 miles
  • 2010 – 61,970 miles
  • 2009 – 55,753 miles
  • 2008 – 44,994 miles
  • 2007 – 36,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,741 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,741 miles (+1,936)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    152,741 miles
    Test number
    216201026965
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass150,805 miles (+1,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    150,805 miles
    Test number
    619578365967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,307 miles (+4,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,307 miles
    Test number
    994628276869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,130 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,130 miles
    Test number
    650262346046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,126 miles (+3,620)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,126 miles
    Test number
    938282237169
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,506 miles (+5,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,506 miles
    Test number
    987927523079
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,942 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,942 miles
    Test number
    467254428138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,330 miles (+3,657)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,330 miles
    Test number
    479412607677
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass128,673 miles (+5,544)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,673 miles
    Test number
    231009940785
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass123,129 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,129 miles
    Test number
    915724569103
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail123,030 miles (+7,640)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,030 miles
    Test number
    468535306651
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front propshaft rear uj joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass115,390 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,390 miles
    Test number
    368805088318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,570 miles (+12,894)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,570 miles
    Test number
    272309781571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    95,676 miles
    Test number
    313707055023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail95,676 miles (+6,815)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,676 miles
    Test number
    475210442625
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass88,861 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,861 miles
    Test number
    568303124361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,993 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,993 miles
    Test number
    756905523303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,991 miles (+6,096)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,991 miles
    Test number
    226644723303
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass75,895 miles (+6,642)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    75,895 miles
    Test number
    405471332487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,253 miles (+7,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,253 miles
    Test number
    796633131391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass61,970 miles (+6,217)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,970 miles
    Test number
    690030430351
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre worn to 2-3mm

  22. Pass55,753 miles (+10,759)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,753 miles
    Test number
    613006839354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,994 miles (-7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,994 miles
    Test number
    793186318383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,001 miles (+8,376)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,001 miles
    Test number
    820132918389
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge excessively worn, no cords exposed. o/s/r tyre inner edge exceesively worn, no cords exposed.

  25. Pass36,625 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,625 miles
    Test number
    233190327376
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L18 MNK

Does L18 MNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MNK is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 MNK?
The MOT on L18 MNK is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 MNK done?
L18 MNK was recorded at 152,741 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,141 miles a year.
Has L18 MNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MNK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 MNK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 MNK find?
L18 MNK passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 8 more.

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