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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L23 ELNMOT history

L23 ELN is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

L23 ELN blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
139,561 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 ELN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 ELN was last recorded at 139,561 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 6,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,761 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,800 miles
Average per year
8,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,561 miles
  • 2024 – 132,761 miles
  • 2023 – 123,585 miles
  • 2022 – 114,921 miles
  • 2021 – 111,759 miles
  • 2020 – 106,950 miles
  • 2019 – 102,226 miles
  • 2018 – 98,363 miles
  • 2017 – 90,971 miles
  • 2016 – 84,829 miles
  • 2015 – 78,825 miles
  • 2014 – 73,866 miles
  • 2013 – 56,619 miles
  • 2012 – 37,311 miles
  • 2011 – 18,417 miles
  • 2010 – 14,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,561 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,561 miles (+6,800)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,561 miles
    Test number
    822330988100
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass132,761 miles (+9,176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,761 miles
    Test number
    778693384566
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass123,585 miles (+8,664)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,585 miles
    Test number
    877717129465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,921 miles (+3,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,921 miles
    Test number
    306670462329
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,759 miles (+24)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,759 miles
    Test number
    543158873499
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail111,735 miles (+4,785)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,735 miles
    Test number
    491755412934
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,950 miles (+4,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,950 miles
    Test number
    934319396748
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,226 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    102,226 miles
    Test number
    856366399375
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail102,180 miles (+3,817)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,180 miles
    Test number
    280972430982
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass98,363 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,363 miles
    Test number
    985602005704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,971 miles
    Test number
    717995242268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,971 miles (+6,142)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,971 miles
    Test number
    276688274422
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass84,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,829 miles
    Test number
    892207426259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,829 miles (+6,004)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,829 miles
    Test number
    412497150535
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass78,825 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,825 miles
    Test number
    197014785158
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail78,825 miles (+4,959)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,825 miles
    Test number
    595954785191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass73,866 miles (+17,247)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,866 miles
    Test number
    799821694153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass56,619 miles (+19,308)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,619 miles
    Test number
    365928123476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,311 miles (+18,894)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,311 miles
    Test number
    729082712211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,417 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,417 miles
    Test number
    779779901293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail14,363 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,363 miles
    Test number
    930359130252
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass14,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,363 miles
    Test number
    954089430248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 ELN

Does L23 ELN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 ELN expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 ELN?
The MOT on L23 ELN expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 ELN done?
L23 ELN was recorded at 139,561 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 8,440 miles a year.
Has L23 ELN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 ELN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L23 ELN 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 ELN find?
L23 ELN passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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