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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L23 CHWMOT history

L23 CHW is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 10 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 108,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

L23 CHW blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
108,898 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 CHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 CHW was last recorded at 108,898 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,480 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
418 miles
Average per year
6,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,898 miles
  • 2024 – 94,636 miles
  • 2023 – 83,753 miles
  • 2022 – 80,338 miles
  • 2021 – 76,946 miles
  • 2020 – 73,962 miles
  • 2019 – 69,574 miles
  • 2018 – 65,019 miles
  • 2017 – 53,338 miles
  • 2016 – 44,938 miles
  • 2015 – 36,852 miles
  • 2014 – 27,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,898 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most lower arm front bush perished and some play noted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most lower arm front bush perished and some play noted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,898 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    108,898 miles
    Test number
    833482624121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,480 miles (+13,844)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,480 miles
    Test number
    666833768883
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NSF and OSF very poor output of screen wash (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass94,636 miles (+118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,636 miles
    Test number
    322396798865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most lower arm front bush perished and some play noted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most lower arm front bush perished and some play noted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail94,518 miles (+10,765)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,518 miles
    Test number
    741773237096
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake pads (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most lower arm front bush perished and some play noted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most lower arm front bush perished and some play noted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning message on dash

  5. Pass83,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,753 miles
    Test number
    552163966315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,753 miles (+3,415)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,753 miles
    Test number
    200462245382
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass80,338 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,338 miles
    Test number
    732269755253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,946 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,946 miles
    Test number
    388198297586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,962 miles (+4,388)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,962 miles
    Test number
    176298847345
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass69,574 miles (+4,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,574 miles
    Test number
    327128705540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass65,019 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,019 miles
    Test number
    478820015849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,360 miles (+7,022)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,360 miles
    Test number
    376082781604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,338 miles (+8,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,338 miles
    Test number
    661697754669
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass44,938 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,938 miles
    Test number
    676931067234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail44,938 miles (+8,086)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,938 miles
    Test number
    358586808227
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass36,852 miles (+9,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,852 miles
    Test number
    966180885061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass27,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,535 miles
    Test number
    588796674006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 CHW

Does L23 CHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 CHW is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 CHW?
The MOT on L23 CHW is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 CHW done?
L23 CHW was recorded at 108,898 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,924 miles a year.
Has L23 CHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 CHW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 CHW 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 L23 CHW find?
L23 CHW passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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