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BMW X3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

L40 UAMMOT history

L40 UAM is a silver petrol BMW X3 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

L40 UAM silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,774 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 UAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 UAM was last recorded at 101,774 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,729 miles · 22 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
5,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,774 miles
  • 2025 – 100,006 miles
  • 2024 – 93,178 miles
  • 2023 – 85,765 miles
  • 2022 – 80,114 miles
  • 2021 – 76,965 miles
  • 2020 – 74,980 miles
  • 2019 – 70,511 miles
  • 2018 – 63,286 miles
  • 2017 – 53,290 miles
  • 2016 – 44,486 miles
  • 2015 – 39,423 miles
  • 2014 – 34,636 miles
  • 2013 – 29,570 miles
  • 2012 – 25,141 miles
  • 2011 – 21,022 miles
  • 2010 – 16,789 miles
  • 2009 – 12,906 miles
  • 2008 – 8,080 miles
  • 2007 – 4,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,774 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,774 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,774 miles
    Test number
    853465321722
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail101,729 miles (+1,723)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,729 miles
    Test number
    374924606894
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,006 miles (+6,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    300020713666
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,178 miles (+7,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,178 miles
    Test number
    654822650323
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass85,765 miles (+5,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,765 miles
    Test number
    975294021254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to outer edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass80,114 miles (+3,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,114 miles
    Test number
    683937386524
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass76,965 miles (+1,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,965 miles
    Test number
    985332926184
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass74,980 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,980 miles
    Test number
    129070442216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    990340098730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,511 miles (+7,225)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    712819334851
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting + cracking/perishing on outer sidewall to tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass63,286 miles (+9,996)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,286 miles
    Test number
    554513119794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,290 miles (+8,804)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,290 miles
    Test number
    445134306103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,486 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,486 miles
    Test number
    776658791219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,485 miles (+5,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,485 miles
    Test number
    215086875778
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass39,423 miles (+4,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,423 miles
    Test number
    146045415231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass34,636 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,636 miles
    Test number
    675343724281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,570 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,570 miles
    Test number
    465917513238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,141 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,141 miles
    Test number
    598146622225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,022 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,022 miles
    Test number
    146847421296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,789 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,789 miles
    Test number
    724595930299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,906 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,906 miles
    Test number
    973651739219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,080 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    8,080 miles
    Test number
    530224628211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    4,791 miles
    Test number
    412503137237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 UAM

Does L40 UAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 UAM is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 UAM?
The MOT on L40 UAM is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 UAM done?
L40 UAM was recorded at 101,774 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,095 miles a year.
Has L40 UAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 UAM has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 UAM 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 UAM find?
L40 UAM passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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