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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L23 PLHMOT history

L23 PLH is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 165,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L23 PLH black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,276 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 PLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 PLH was last recorded at 165,276 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 6,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,851 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,425 miles
Average per year
8,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,276 miles
  • 2025 – 158,851 miles
  • 2024 – 152,035 miles
  • 2023 – 146,561 miles
  • 2022 – 141,842 miles
  • 2021 – 137,047 miles
  • 2020 – 127,620 miles
  • 2019 – 113,268 miles
  • 2018 – 109,744 miles
  • 2016 – 95,641 miles
  • 2014 – 82,334 miles
  • 2013 – 72,688 miles
  • 2012 – 58,987 miles
  • 2011 – 51,423 miles
  • 2010 – 39,447 miles
  • 2009 – 28,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,276 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,276 miles (+6,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,276 miles
    Test number
    627913519034
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass158,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    158,851 miles
    Test number
    610665326052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail158,833 miles (+6,798)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,833 miles
    Test number
    112753092617
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeding limit of 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

  4. Pass152,035 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    152,035 miles
    Test number
    927927774505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,561 miles
    Test number
    677437429289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,558 miles (+4,716)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,558 miles
    Test number
    695535681282
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  7. Pass141,842 miles (+19)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,842 miles
    Test number
    216234195443
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail141,823 miles (+4,776)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,823 miles
    Test number
    877440628651
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exceeded limilt of 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass137,047 miles (+9,427)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,047 miles
    Test number
    943243898183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass127,620 miles (+14,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,620 miles
    Test number
    618479806913
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass113,268 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,268 miles
    Test number
    894622656305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,744 miles (+14,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,744 miles
    Test number
    256425852551
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass95,641 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,641 miles
    Test number
    509014041419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail95,641 miles (+13,307)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,641 miles
    Test number
    265659289198
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,334 miles (+9,646)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,334 miles
    Test number
    216924744315
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass72,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,688 miles
    Test number
    917095523300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,688 miles (+13,701)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,688 miles
    Test number
    297933123371
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,987 miles (+7,564)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,987 miles
    Test number
    378663982251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,423 miles (+11,976)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,423 miles
    Test number
    655563351322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,447 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,447 miles
    Test number
    934028640392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,357 miles (+10,581)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,357 miles
    Test number
    793984940380
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass28,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,776 miles
    Test number
    843610759342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 PLH

Does L23 PLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 PLH is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 PLH?
The MOT on L23 PLH is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 PLH done?
L23 PLH was recorded at 165,276 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 8,422 miles a year.
Has L23 PLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 PLH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 PLH 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 PLH find?
L23 PLH passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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