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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L3 NPDMOT history

L3 NPD is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 19 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 141,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L3 NPD grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
141,283 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 NPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 NPD was last recorded at 141,283 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 5,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,688 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,595 miles
Average per year
8,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,283 miles
  • 2025 – 135,688 miles
  • 2024 – 129,357 miles
  • 2023 – 123,435 miles
  • 2022 – 117,281 miles
  • 2021 – 112,614 miles
  • 2020 – 110,515 miles
  • 2019 – 105,330 miles
  • 2018 – 100,666 miles
  • 2017 – 93,411 miles
  • 2016 – 88,404 miles
  • 2015 – 80,121 miles
  • 2014 – 75,217 miles
  • 2012 – 59,769 miles
  • 2011 – 37,829 miles
  • 2010 – 18,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,283 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    141,283 miles
    Test number
    417741462659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail141,283 miles (+5,595)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,283 miles
    Test number
    689085812180
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass135,688 miles (+6,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,688 miles
    Test number
    457243953347
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass129,357 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,357 miles
    Test number
    162593481876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,435 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,435 miles
    Test number
    941204277246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,281 miles (+4,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,281 miles
    Test number
    871489753673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass112,614 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,614 miles
    Test number
    221097732041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,515 miles
    Test number
    609552404397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,515 miles (+5,185)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,515 miles
    Test number
    377319511717
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass105,330 miles (+4,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,330 miles
    Test number
    329756692904
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass100,666 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,666 miles
    Test number
    997518587333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,494 miles (+7,083)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,494 miles
    Test number
    914574819374
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
  13. Pass93,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,411 miles
    Test number
    415971075687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,411 miles (+5,007)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,411 miles
    Test number
    291157974485
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)
  15. Pass88,404 miles (+8,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,404 miles
    Test number
    474205266130
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  16. Pass80,121 miles (+4,904)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,121 miles
    Test number
    237964125058
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted
  17. Pass75,217 miles (+15,448)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,217 miles
    Test number
    579485234041
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass59,769 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,769 miles
    Test number
    558845032345
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres slightly scuffed outer edges
  19. Fail59,765 miles (+21,936)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,765 miles
    Test number
    177255132353
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres slightly scuffed outer edges
  20. Pass37,829 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,829 miles
    Test number
    398631211365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,436 miles (+18,751)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,436 miles
    Test number
    499532601333
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteEmissions too clean to record a test result
  22. Pass18,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,685 miles
    Test number
    150081720358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,685 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,685 miles
    Test number
    702760620365
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about L3 NPD

Does L3 NPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 NPD is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 NPD?
The MOT on L3 NPD is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 NPD done?
L3 NPD was recorded at 141,283 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,089 miles a year.
Has L3 NPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 NPD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 NPD 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 L3 NPD find?
L3 NPD passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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