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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L31 RAKMOT history

L31 RAK is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 23 Mar 2015. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 98,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

L31 RAK black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
98,499 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 RAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 RAK was last recorded at 98,499 miles on 21 May 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,470 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
7,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,499 miles
  • 2024 – 94,785 miles
  • 2023 – 89,268 miles
  • 2022 – 83,453 miles
  • 2021 – 77,870 miles
  • 2020 – 75,054 miles
  • 2019 – 59,292 miles
  • 2018 – 46,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,499 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,499 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,499 miles
    Test number
    192976408394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

  2. Fail98,470 miles (+3,685)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,470 miles
    Test number
    665461499990
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass94,785 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,785 miles
    Test number
    371659068216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass94,776 miles (+5,508)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,776 miles
    Test number
    528744205434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass89,268 miles (+5,815)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,268 miles
    Test number
    979688656130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,453 miles (+5,583)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,453 miles
    Test number
    980880996447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,870 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,870 miles
    Test number
    796887953774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,054 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,054 miles
    Test number
    999064428308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail75,054 miles (+15,762)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,054 miles
    Test number
    381702133068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,292 miles (+12,544)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,292 miles
    Test number
    849589652419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,748 miles
    Test number
    459950100991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 RAK

Does L31 RAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 RAK expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 RAK?
The MOT on L31 RAK expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 RAK done?
L31 RAK was recorded at 98,499 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 7,157 miles a year.
Has L31 RAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 RAK has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 RAK 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 L31 RAK find?
L31 RAK passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint.

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