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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

L3 XTOMOT history

L3 XTO is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

L3 XTO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
148,315 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XTO was last recorded at 148,315 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 13,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2011: 35,268 miles, lower than 36,260 miles on 12 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,697 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,618 miles
Average per year
6,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,315 miles
  • 2025 – 134,697 miles
  • 2024 – 119,367 miles
  • 2023 – 107,374 miles
  • 2022 – 95,151 miles
  • 2021 – 84,204 miles
  • 2020 – 75,233 miles
  • 2019 – 67,492 miles
  • 2018 – 57,923 miles
  • 2017 – 56,205 miles
  • 2016 – 54,435 miles
  • 2015 – 52,749 miles
  • 2014 – 50,199 miles
  • 2013 – 47,584 miles
  • 2012 – 43,436 miles
  • 2011 – 35,268 miles
  • 2009 – 36,260 miles
  • 2008 – 31,972 miles
  • 2007 – 28,493 miles
  • 2006 – 25,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,315 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,315 miles (+13,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    148,315 miles
    Test number
    167904872934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass134,697 miles (+15,330)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,697 miles
    Test number
    112997728174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,367 miles (+11,993)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,367 miles
    Test number
    716067089958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,374 miles (+12,223)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,374 miles
    Test number
    746087152446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,151 miles (+10,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,151 miles
    Test number
    855376172396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass84,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,204 miles
    Test number
    107615511874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,204 miles (+8,971)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,204 miles
    Test number
    628573159466
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass75,233 miles (+7,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,233 miles
    Test number
    232354985807
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are low on tread depth
  9. Pass67,492 miles (+9,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,492 miles
    Test number
    296254654209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  10. Pass57,923 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,923 miles
    Test number
    927820274755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,887 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,887 miles
    Test number
    863706067315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,205 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,205 miles
    Test number
    772389068349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,435 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,435 miles
    Test number
    894940260257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,749 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,749 miles
    Test number
    167997675010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,199 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,199 miles
    Test number
    708133884039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,584 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,584 miles
    Test number
    587763693011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,436 miles (+8,168)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,436 miles
    Test number
    769569462006
    • NoteBoth nearside & offside inner front brake pad low
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass35,268 miles (-992)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,268 miles
    Test number
    275575151059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,260 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,260 miles
    Test number
    280546649334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,972 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,972 miles
    Test number
    583231958345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,493 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,493 miles
    Test number
    752214447350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,184 miles
    Test number
    344707646388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 XTO

Does L3 XTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 XTO is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 XTO?
The MOT on L3 XTO is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 XTO done?
L3 XTO was recorded at 148,315 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,238 miles a year.
Has L3 XTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XTO has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L3 XTO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 XTO find?
L3 XTO passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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