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BMW X3

Bronze · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L30 DBCMOT history

L30 DBC is a bronze diesel BMW X3 first used on 19 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L30 DBC bronze BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,511 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 DBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 DBC was last recorded at 134,511 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 7,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,893 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,618 miles
Average per year
7,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,511 miles
  • 2025 – 126,893 miles
  • 2024 – 124,101 miles
  • 2021 – 116,712 miles
  • 2020 – 111,687 miles
  • 2019 – 100,698 miles
  • 2018 – 90,295 miles
  • 2017 – 78,885 miles
  • 2016 – 63,645 miles
  • 2015 – 47,656 miles
  • 2014 – 37,109 miles
  • 2013 – 29,626 miles
  • 2012 – 24,997 miles
  • 2011 – 20,267 miles
  • 2010 – 16,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,511 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,511 miles (+7,618)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,511 miles
    Test number
    969721046736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,893 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,893 miles
    Test number
    904306323176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,101 miles (+7,389)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,101 miles
    Test number
    857416802201
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip windscreen

  4. Pass116,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,712 miles
    Test number
    290634084587
    • AdvisoryChip on screen

  5. Fail116,712 miles (+5,025)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,712 miles
    Test number
    360228506251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip on screen

  6. Pass111,687 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    111,687 miles
    Test number
    817749725550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail111,684 miles (+10,986)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,684 miles
    Test number
    556554127156
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure Damaged and insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,698 miles (+11)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    100,698 miles
    Test number
    196244024431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBulb warning light on due to n/s/r fog light n/w

  9. Fail100,687 miles (+10,392)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,687 miles
    Test number
    279430046139
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBulb warning light on due to n/s/r fog light n/w
    • AdvisoryRun flat light on

  10. Pass90,295 miles (+11,410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,295 miles
    Test number
    188834711490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront crank shaft dumper is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer CV joint slight leak of grease (not rubber boot)

  11. Pass78,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,885 miles
    Test number
    696689203438
    • AdvisoryENGINE / SILL & FLOOR COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail78,885 miles (+15,240)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,885 miles
    Test number
    956204235156
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S/F AND O/S/F (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryENGINE / SILL & FLOOR COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass63,645 miles (+15,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,645 miles
    Test number
    762444635825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  14. Pass47,656 miles (+10,547)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,656 miles
    Test number
    968086596713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,109 miles (+7,483)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,109 miles
    Test number
    899409434288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,626 miles (+4,629)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,626 miles
    Test number
    536329733243
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass24,997 miles (+4,730)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,997 miles
    Test number
    555884852264
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on side walls

  18. Pass20,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,267 miles
    Test number
    315939641461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,267 miles (+3,525)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,267 miles
    Test number
    286599841208
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass16,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,742 miles
    Test number
    921977950245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 DBC

Does L30 DBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 DBC is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 DBC?
The MOT on L30 DBC is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 DBC done?
L30 DBC was recorded at 134,511 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 7,577 miles a year.
Has L30 DBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 DBC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L30 DBC 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 L30 DBC find?
L30 DBC passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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