
BMW X3
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L40 YSLMOT history
L40 YSL is a white diesel BMW X3 first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 145,839 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 145,839 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,339 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 YSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 YSL was last recorded at 145,839 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 7,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 138,331 miles · 30 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,508 miles
- Average per year
- 9,339 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 145,839 miles
- 2024 – 138,331 miles
- 2023 – 116,627 miles
- 2022 – 106,173 miles
- 2021 – 98,016 miles
- 2020 – 92,685 miles
- 2019 – 82,456 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and near side front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine undertrays
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, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 14 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,839 miles (+7,508)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 145,839 miles
- Test number
- 791777256595
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and near side front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine undertrays
Pass138,331 miles (+9,932)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 138,331 miles
- Test number
- 622819647456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,399 miles (+258)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 128,399 miles
- Test number
- 719869593838
- 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))
Fail128,141 miles (+11,514)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,141 miles
- Test number
- 992416931886
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass116,627 miles (+10,454)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 116,627 miles
- Test number
- 509714917049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,173 miles (+8,157)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 106,173 miles
- Test number
- 469852143981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,016 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 98,016 miles
- Test number
- 674193720566
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail98,016 miles (+5,331)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,016 miles
- Test number
- 247633642971
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass92,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 92,685 miles
- Test number
- 670581087121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,685 miles (+10,229)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,685 miles
- Test number
- 744028538238
- MajorOffside Front Brake drum back plate insecure disc back plate (1.1.14 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Pass82,456 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 82,456 miles
- Test number
- 419152401214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 YSL
- Does L40 YSL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 YSL is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L40 YSL?
- The MOT on L40 YSL is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 YSL done?
- L40 YSL was recorded at 145,839 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 9,339 miles a year.
- Has L40 YSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 YSL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L40 YSL 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 YSL find?
- L40 YSL passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and near side front inner; engine undertrays.
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