BMW X3
Black · Diesel · 2017 · 2,993 cc
L23 OBSMOT history
L23 OBS is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 20 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 117,675 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 117,675 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 17,849 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 OBS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 20 Jul 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 OBS was last recorded at 117,675 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 28,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,621 miles · 16 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 28,054 miles
- Average per year
- 17,849 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,675 miles
- 2025 – 89,621 miles
- 2024 – 62,199 miles
- 2023 – 40,824 miles
- 2022 – 32,920 miles
- 2021 – 25,411 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,675 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
9 tests since 12 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,675 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 117,675 miles
- Test number
- 724601030568
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail117,670 miles (+28,049)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,670 miles
- Test number
- 822901907439
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass89,621 miles (+27,422)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 89,621 miles
- Test number
- 422772230445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,199 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 62,199 miles
- Test number
- 622340595499
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail62,199 miles (+21,375)4 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,199 miles
- Test number
- 218379745077
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass40,824 miles (+7,904)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 40,824 miles
- Test number
- 139094477187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,920 miles (+7,509)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 32,920 miles
- Test number
- 266726171662
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass25,411 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 25,411 miles
- Test number
- 123466859714
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on outter edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 691505664668
- AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Questions about L23 OBS
- Does L23 OBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 OBS is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 OBS?
- The MOT on L23 OBS is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 OBS done?
- L23 OBS was recorded at 117,675 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 17,849 miles a year.
- Has L23 OBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 OBS has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 OBS 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 OBS find?
- L23 OBS passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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