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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

L23 PAXMOT history

L23 PAX is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 15 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 73,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

L23 PAX black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,286 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 PAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
15 May 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 PAX was last recorded at 73,286 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 3,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,471 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,815 miles
Average per year
4,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,286 miles
  • 2025 – 69,471 miles
  • 2024 – 64,555 miles
  • 2023 – 60,217 miles
  • 2022 – 54,274 miles
  • 2021 – 48,578 miles
  • 2020 – 46,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,286 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

9 tests since 7 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,286 miles
    Test number
    889608830558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail73,285 miles (+3,814)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,285 miles
    Test number
    135784078593
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass69,471 miles (+4,916)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,471 miles
    Test number
    145181690410
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass64,555 miles (+4,338)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    589270626661
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,217 miles (+5,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    60,217 miles
    Test number
    633482981149
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass54,274 miles (+5,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    54,274 miles
    Test number
    508045295039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

  7. Pass48,578 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    48,578 miles
    Test number
    971685917854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,001 miles
    Test number
    805138699777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    167886705899
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about L23 PAX

Does L23 PAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 PAX is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 PAX?
The MOT on L23 PAX is valid until 16 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 PAX done?
L23 PAX was recorded at 73,286 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,789 miles a year.
Has L23 PAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 PAX has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 PAX 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 PAX find?
L23 PAX passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking.

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