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BMW X3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L1 EMDMOT history

L1 EMD is a white diesel BMW X3 first used on 11 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 68,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

L1 EMD white BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,649 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 EMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 EMD was last recorded at 68,649 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 3,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,782 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,867 miles
Average per year
5,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,649 miles
  • 2025 – 64,782 miles
  • 2024 – 59,374 miles
  • 2023 – 55,082 miles
  • 2022 – 51,224 miles
  • 2021 – 47,333 miles
  • 2020 – 43,422 miles
  • 2019 – 36,321 miles
  • 2018 – 30,450 miles
  • 2017 – 24,067 miles
  • 2016 – 18,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,649 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nearing 2mm markers
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre nearing 2mm markers
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre nearing 2mm markers
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,649 miles (+3,867)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,649 miles
    Test number
    319840342518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nearing 2mm markers
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre nearing 2mm markers
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre nearing 2mm markers
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass64,782 miles (+5,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    64,782 miles
    Test number
    279202963943
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre nearing 2mm markers
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass59,374 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,374 miles
    Test number
    475459808826
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail59,374 miles (+4,292)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,374 miles
    Test number
    923486562588
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass55,082 miles (+3,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,082 miles
    Test number
    182590106471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,224 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,224 miles
    Test number
    729388722561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,333 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,333 miles
    Test number
    863881489964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,422 miles (+7,101)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,422 miles
    Test number
    581563338134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,321 miles (+5,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,321 miles
    Test number
    390837172648
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass30,450 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,450 miles
    Test number
    690548403151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail30,428 miles (+6,361)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,428 miles
    Test number
    686235017680
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass24,067 miles (+5,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,067 miles
    Test number
    340350640036
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 225/60/17 pirelli (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass18,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    18,720 miles
    Test number
    715344742894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 EMD

Does L1 EMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 EMD is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 EMD?
The MOT on L1 EMD is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 EMD done?
L1 EMD was recorded at 68,649 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,002 miles a year.
Has L1 EMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 EMD has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 EMD 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 L1 EMD find?
L1 EMD passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre nearing 2mm markers; offside front tyre nearing 2mm markers; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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