BMW X3
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
L20 MWTMOT history
L20 MWT is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,053 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 150,053 mi
- At MOT on 19 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,261 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 MWT
- 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
- 20 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 MWT was last recorded at 150,053 miles on 19 Apr 2025, 941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 May 2008: 26,978 miles, lower than 26,987 miles on 17 May 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 149,112 miles · 11 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 941 miles
- Average per year
- 7,261 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 150,053 miles
- 2023 – 149,112 miles
- 2022 – 140,767 miles
- 2021 – 137,413 miles
- 2019 – 134,710 miles
- 2018 – 128,307 miles
- 2017 – 118,194 miles
- 2016 – 114,807 miles
- 2015 – 90,785 miles
- 2014 – 66,936 miles
- 2013 – 58,754 miles
- 2012 – 53,760 miles
- 2011 – 47,158 miles
- 2010 – 40,821 miles
- 2009 – 32,340 miles
- 2008 – 26,978 miles
- 2007 – 19,938 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,053 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
28 tests since 19 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,053 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 150,053 miles
- Test number
- 358583435138
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail150,053 miles (+941)1 repaired13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,053 miles
- Test number
- 417411091578
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass149,112 miles (+8,345)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 149,112 miles
- Test number
- 801995529080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,767 miles (+3,354)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 140,767 miles
- Test number
- 147228764038
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass137,413 miles (+2,703)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 137,413 miles
- Test number
- 333467086929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,710 miles (+6,403)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 134,710 miles
- Test number
- 333680057584
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,307 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 128,307 miles
- Test number
- 970180620256
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted vehicle has just met required parking brake performence at time off test therefore it may require braking adjustment in future
Fail128,307 miles (+1,254)4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,307 miles
- Test number
- 949832769519
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted vehicle has just met required parking brake performence at time off test therefore it may require braking adjustment in future
Pass127,053 miles (+8,859)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 127,053 miles
- Test number
- 685774679603
- AdvisoryRear h/ brakes efficiency slightly low
Pass118,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 118,194 miles
- Test number
- 243842054947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,194 miles (+3,387)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,194 miles
- Test number
- 871091064989
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass114,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 114,807 miles
- Test number
- 824990020514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,807 miles (+24,022)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,807 miles
- Test number
- 239471935320
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front 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)
Pass90,785 miles (+23,849)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 90,785 miles
- Test number
- 815636435168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,936 miles (+8,182)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 66,936 miles
- Test number
- 505581524186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,754 miles (+1,059)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2014
- Odometer
- 58,754 miles
- Test number
- 216463323426
- DangerousOil leaking onto exhaust system and presenting a risk of fire
- NoteOil leak from transmission transfer box area
Pass57,695 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 57,695 miles
- Test number
- 586397643036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,695 miles (+3,935)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,695 miles
- Test number
- 236386443087
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass53,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 53,760 miles
- Test number
- 267490342164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,760 miles (+6,602)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,760 miles
- Test number
- 767200042112
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass47,158 miles (+6,337)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 47,158 miles
- Test number
- 219479031457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,821 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 40,821 miles
- Test number
- 531707040184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,794 miles (+182)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,794 miles
- Test number
- 190255840116
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fail40,612 miles (+8,272)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,612 miles
- Test number
- 530795630190
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,340 miles (+5,362)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2010
- Odometer
- 32,340 miles
- Test number
- 640919629187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,978 miles (-9)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2009
- Odometer
- 26,978 miles
- Test number
- 931531648123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,987 miles (+7,049)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,987 miles
- Test number
- 193888838147
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass19,938 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2008
- Odometer
- 19,938 miles
- Test number
- 834449837110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 MWT
- Does L20 MWT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L20 MWT expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L20 MWT?
- The MOT on L20 MWT expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L20 MWT done?
- L20 MWT was recorded at 150,053 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2025, an average of 7,261 miles a year.
- Has L20 MWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 MWT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L20 MWT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L20 MWT find?
- L20 MWT passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2025 with 13 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 10 more.
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