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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L2 MAPMOT history

L2 MAP is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 167,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

L2 MAP black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
167,489 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 MAP
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
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 MAP was last recorded at 167,489 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 10,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
156,562 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,927 miles
Average per year
9,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,489 miles
  • 2025 – 156,562 miles
  • 2024 – 146,542 miles
  • 2023 – 136,675 miles
  • 2022 – 127,291 miles
  • 2021 – 118,458 miles
  • 2020 – 107,804 miles
  • 2019 – 96,185 miles
  • 2018 – 81,349 miles
  • 2017 – 73,393 miles
  • 2016 – 66,555 miles
  • 2015 – 53,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,489 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker dust cover splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker dust cover split
  • AdvisoryBoot lid release button not working ----- still gain access with key

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,489 miles (+10,927)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    167,489 miles
    Test number
    807003389415
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker dust cover split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker dust cover split
    • AdvisoryBoot lid release button not working ----- still gain access with key

  2. Pass156,562 miles (+10,020)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    156,562 miles
    Test number
    359259897696
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most control arm bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker dust cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most control arm bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate loose
    • AdvisoryBoot release handle damaged --- still gain access with key

  3. Pass146,542 miles (+9,867)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,542 miles
    Test number
    838682324378
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 245/50 r18 100y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker dust cover split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape 245/50 zrf18 100y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivetrain warning light on

  4. Pass136,675 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,675 miles
    Test number
    673751437928
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail136,674 miles (+9,383)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,674 miles
    Test number
    785935086973
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass127,291 miles (+8,833)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,291 miles
    Test number
    735097138199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,458 miles
    Test number
    153696708881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,458 miles (+10,654)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,458 miles
    Test number
    278119174121
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  9. Pass107,804 miles (+11,619)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,804 miles
    Test number
    920238492108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,185 miles (+14,836)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,185 miles
    Test number
    896896898430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,349 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,349 miles
    Test number
    362280808146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,393 miles
    Test number
    531874098283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail73,393 miles (+6,838)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,393 miles
    Test number
    568582887210
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass66,555 miles (+12,637)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,555 miles
    Test number
    660920614895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,918 miles
    Test number
    145118925488
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L2 MAP

Does L2 MAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 MAP is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 MAP?
The MOT on L2 MAP is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 MAP done?
L2 MAP was recorded at 167,489 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 9,974 miles a year.
Has L2 MAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 MAP has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L2 MAP 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 L2 MAP find?
L2 MAP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 9 more.

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