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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.

L40 YSL white BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass145,839 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. Pass138,331 miles (+9,932)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,331 miles
    Test number
    622819647456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass116,627 miles (+10,454)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,627 miles
    Test number
    509714917049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,173 miles (+8,157)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,173 miles
    Test number
    469852143981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass92,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,685 miles
    Test number
    670581087121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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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