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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L29 MGEMOT history

L29 MGE is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

L29 MGE black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,149 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 MGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 MGE was last recorded at 120,149 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 5,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,247 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,902 miles
Average per year
8,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,149 miles
  • 2025 – 114,247 miles
  • 2024 – 105,730 miles
  • 2023 – 91,829 miles
  • 2022 – 79,784 miles
  • 2021 – 68,553 miles
  • 2020 – 59,184 miles
  • 2019 – 47,655 miles
  • 2017 – 36,822 miles
  • 2016 – 30,573 miles
  • 2015 – 26,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,149 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front inner rack arm has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,149 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,149 miles
    Test number
    295750664668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,247 miles (+8,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,247 miles
    Test number
    352610520655
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,730 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,730 miles
    Test number
    337627142926
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail105,730 miles (+4,618)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,730 miles
    Test number
    653968058695
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass101,112 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,112 miles
    Test number
    364092762911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail101,112 miles (+9,283)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,112 miles
    Test number
    628183443188
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass91,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,829 miles
    Test number
    916224324441
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail91,829 miles (+12,045)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,829 miles
    Test number
    417367471765
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,784 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,784 miles
    Test number
    734780454640
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail79,783 miles (+11,230)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,783 miles
    Test number
    553146776040
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass68,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,553 miles
    Test number
    339144307428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail68,553 miles (+9,369)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,553 miles
    Test number
    384185721704
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass59,184 miles (+11,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,184 miles
    Test number
    634463941004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass47,655 miles (+10,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,655 miles
    Test number
    126329029693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass36,822 miles (+6,249)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,822 miles
    Test number
    640705321385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,573 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,573 miles
    Test number
    207654267225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,811 miles
    Test number
    552628095172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 MGE

Does L29 MGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 MGE is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 MGE?
The MOT on L29 MGE is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 MGE done?
L29 MGE was recorded at 120,149 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 8,631 miles a year.
Has L29 MGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 MGE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L29 MGE 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 L29 MGE find?
L29 MGE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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