BMW X3
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L40 JKBMOT history
L40 JKB is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 25 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,643 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 96,643 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,953 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 JKB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 JKB was last recorded at 96,643 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 5,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,398 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,245 miles
- Average per year
- 5,953 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,643 miles
- 2025 – 91,398 miles
- 2024 – 85,782 miles
- 2023 – 81,024 miles
- 2022 – 75,625 miles
- 2021 – 70,504 miles
- 2020 – 64,340 miles
- 2019 – 57,232 miles
- 2018 – 49,624 miles
- 2017 – 44,490 miles
- 2016 – 38,947 miles
- 2015 – 30,378 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,643 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,643 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 96,643 miles
- Test number
- 943604230700
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail96,643 miles (+5,245)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,643 miles
- Test number
- 302512438183
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass91,398 miles (+5,616)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 91,398 miles
- Test number
- 220376881935
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass85,782 miles (+4,758)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 85,782 miles
- Test number
- 212651853681
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM SUB FRAME END (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM SUB FRAME END (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,024 miles (+5,399)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 81,024 miles
- Test number
- 515146711665
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM TO SUBFRAME (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM TO SUBFRAME (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,625 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 75,625 miles
- Test number
- 269430587312
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play play in inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail75,625 miles (+5,121)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,625 miles
- Test number
- 735792625244
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play play in inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass70,504 miles (+6,164)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 70,504 miles
- Test number
- 726258351782
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,340 miles (+7,108)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 64,340 miles
- Test number
- 443815082845
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass57,232 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 57,232 miles
- Test number
- 220961113151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail57,202 miles (+7,578)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,202 miles
- Test number
- 269985700048
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 49,624 miles
- Test number
- 702374707926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,624 miles (+5,134)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,624 miles
- Test number
- 805453304213
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass44,490 miles (+5,543)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 44,490 miles
- Test number
- 610048833829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,947 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 38,947 miles
- Test number
- 263720167417
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail38,947 miles (+8,569)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,947 miles
- Test number
- 102765618079
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass30,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 30,378 miles
- Test number
- 146334015159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 JKB
- Does L40 JKB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 JKB is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 JKB?
- The MOT on L40 JKB is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 JKB done?
- L40 JKB was recorded at 96,643 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 5,953 miles a year.
- Has L40 JKB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 JKB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 JKB 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 L40 JKB find?
- L40 JKB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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