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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L23 HPCMOT history

L23 HPC is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 12 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 162,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L23 HPC grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
162,588 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 HPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 HPC was last recorded at 162,588 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 11,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,913 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,675 miles
Average per year
12,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,588 miles
  • 2024 – 150,913 miles
  • 2023 – 131,579 miles
  • 2022 – 116,607 miles
  • 2021 – 105,739 miles
  • 2020 – 86,183 miles
  • 2019 – 72,215 miles
  • 2018 – 57,913 miles
  • 2017 – 49,620 miles
  • 2016 – 39,837 miles
  • 2015 – 31,068 miles
  • 2014 – 23,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,588 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside slight movement in rack arm inner joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,588 miles (+11,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    162,588 miles
    Test number
    270354273939
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass150,913 miles (+19,334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,913 miles
    Test number
    850947224959
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass131,579 miles (+14,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,579 miles
    Test number
    503162565007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass116,607 miles (+10,868)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,607 miles
    Test number
    480769380926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,739 miles (+878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,739 miles
    Test number
    302323588059
    • AdvisoryOffside slight movement in rack arm inner joint

  6. Fail104,861 miles (+18,678)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,861 miles
    Test number
    539379464257
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside slight movement in rack arm inner joint

  7. Pass86,183 miles (+13,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    365890607071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt locking mechanism release button slightly sticky

  8. Pass72,215 miles (+15)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,215 miles
    Test number
    179948605234
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail72,200 miles (+14,287)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    376768077144
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass57,913 miles (+8,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,913 miles
    Test number
    618707206964
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass49,620 miles (+9,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,620 miles
    Test number
    112941861735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass39,837 miles (+8,769)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,837 miles
    Test number
    726576451849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,068 miles (+7,511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,068 miles
    Test number
    486244119221
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisorySlight lip on front brake discs

  14. Pass23,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    23,557 miles
    Test number
    959945714391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 HPC

Does L23 HPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 HPC is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 HPC?
The MOT on L23 HPC is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 HPC done?
L23 HPC was recorded at 162,588 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 12,573 miles a year.
Has L23 HPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 HPC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L23 HPC 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 HPC find?
L23 HPC passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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