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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L18 PJNMOT history

L18 PJN is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

L18 PJN black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,120 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 PJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 PJN was last recorded at 87,120 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,120 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,120 miles
  • 2025 – 72,978 miles
  • 2024 – 70,825 miles
  • 2023 – 69,466 miles
  • 2022 – 68,690 miles
  • 2021 – 66,594 miles
  • 2020 – 65,472 miles
  • 2019 – 63,050 miles
  • 2018 – 59,735 miles
  • 2017 – 57,672 miles
  • 2016 – 53,735 miles
  • 2015 – 44,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,120 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,120 miles
    Test number
    987937979987
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail87,120 miles (+14,142)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,120 miles
    Test number
    630566470113
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass72,978 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,978 miles
    Test number
    950312630737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,623 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,623 miles
    Test number
    399912167629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,825 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,825 miles
    Test number
    713098318271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,466 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,466 miles
    Test number
    625768618063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,462 miles (+772)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,462 miles
    Test number
    784344340988
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass68,690 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,690 miles
    Test number
    602940274565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,683 miles (+2,089)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,683 miles
    Test number
    679094030967
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass66,594 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    66,594 miles
    Test number
    305968856446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,472 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    65,472 miles
    Test number
    894850028307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,465 miles (+2,415)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,465 miles
    Test number
    284155000799
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass63,050 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,050 miles
    Test number
    621341511967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,735 miles (+2,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,735 miles
    Test number
    723690651203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to perform smoke test
  15. Pass57,672 miles (+3,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,672 miles
    Test number
    774629871197
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components
  16. Pass53,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,735 miles
    Test number
    450959142649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,735 miles (+9,311)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,735 miles
    Test number
    225508196280
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Pass44,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,424 miles
    Test number
    337354645226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,424 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,424 miles
    Test number
    488244445225
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Questions about L18 PJN

Does L18 PJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 PJN is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 PJN?
The MOT on L18 PJN is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 PJN done?
L18 PJN was recorded at 87,120 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,893 miles a year.
Has L18 PJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 PJN has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 PJN 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 L18 PJN find?
L18 PJN passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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