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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

L27 AYRMOT history

L27 AYR is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 111,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

L27 AYR grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,770 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 AYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 AYR was last recorded at 111,770 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 13,427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,343 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,427 miles
Average per year
9,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,770 miles
  • 2025 – 98,343 miles
  • 2024 – 81,680 miles
  • 2023 – 75,150 miles
  • 2022 – 72,065 miles
  • 2021 – 62,255 miles
  • 2020 – 50,580 miles
  • 2019 – 36,400 miles
  • 2018 – 23,449 miles
  • 2017 – 22,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,770 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn outer edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,770 miles (+13,427)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,770 miles
    Test number
    325458333699
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate loose
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,343 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,343 miles
    Test number
    432472975139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake backing plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail98,343 miles (+16,663)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,343 miles
    Test number
    655549021054
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake backing plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass81,680 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,680 miles
    Test number
    655418567869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,678 miles (+1,227)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,678 miles
    Test number
    309438330339
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  6. Pass80,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,451 miles
    Test number
    651435537681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail80,451 miles (+5,301)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,451 miles
    Test number
    473715869860
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass75,150 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,150 miles
    Test number
    102742617480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    72,065 miles
    Test number
    269605879574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,065 miles (+9,810)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,065 miles
    Test number
    307544523764
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Pass62,255 miles (+11,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,255 miles
    Test number
    437870303494
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass50,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,580 miles
    Test number
    563558101886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,580 miles (+14,180)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,580 miles
    Test number
    183656449152
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Nut missing on bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass36,400 miles (+12,951)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,400 miles
    Test number
    483097317143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,449 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,449 miles
    Test number
    432521669237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,306 miles (+3,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    22,306 miles
    Test number
    679174434410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Pass18,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    18,881 miles
    Test number
    480834460302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 AYR

Does L27 AYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 AYR is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 AYR?
The MOT on L27 AYR is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 AYR done?
L27 AYR was recorded at 111,770 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 9,730 miles a year.
Has L27 AYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 AYR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 AYR 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 L27 AYR find?
L27 AYR passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper; nearside rear tyre worn outer edge; offside front brake backing plate loose, and 3 more.

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