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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L30 EAAMOT history

L30 EAA is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 6 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L30 EAA grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
129,381 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 EAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 EAA was last recorded at 129,381 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 4,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,091 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,290 miles
Average per year
9,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,381 miles
  • 2025 – 125,091 miles
  • 2024 – 119,116 miles
  • 2023 – 113,204 miles
  • 2022 – 107,659 miles
  • 2021 – 101,581 miles
  • 2020 – 96,309 miles
  • 2019 – 81,136 miles
  • 2018 – 57,200 miles
  • 2017 – 29,111 miles
  • 2016 – 26,996 miles
  • 2015 – 21,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,381 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake backing plate loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside slightly worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,381 miles (+4,290)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    129,381 miles
    Test number
    151633413429
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake backing plate loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass125,091 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,091 miles
    Test number
    353664338377
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail125,091 miles (+5,975)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,091 miles
    Test number
    708939350600
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,116 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,116 miles
    Test number
    954130112428
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail119,113 miles (+5,909)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,113 miles
    Test number
    352888054287
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass113,204 miles (+5,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,204 miles
    Test number
    219203190098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking

  7. Pass107,659 miles (+6,078)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,659 miles
    Test number
    561154614728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,581 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,581 miles
    Test number
    834249632865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,492 miles (+5,183)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,492 miles
    Test number
    545173640124
    • MajorSide repeater not working n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass96,309 miles (+15,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,309 miles
    Test number
    512232240597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering rack

  11. Pass81,136 miles (+23,936)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,136 miles
    Test number
    434632874449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,200 miles (+28,089)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,200 miles
    Test number
    455208130152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,111 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    29,111 miles
    Test number
    776332100669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,996 miles (+5,219)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    26,996 miles
    Test number
    686363471710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,777 miles
    Test number
    406720646689
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L30 EAA

Does L30 EAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 EAA is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 EAA?
The MOT on L30 EAA is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 EAA done?
L30 EAA was recorded at 129,381 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 9,779 miles a year.
Has L30 EAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 EAA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 EAA 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 EAA find?
L30 EAA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front brake backing plate loose, and 2 more.

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