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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L4 CNRMOT history

L4 CNR is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 18 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 208,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

L4 CNR grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
208,226 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 CNR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 CNR was last recorded at 208,226 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 5,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2016: 132,365 miles, lower than 133,486 miles on 22 Apr 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
202,262 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,964 miles
Average per year
9,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,226 miles
  • 2025 – 202,262 miles
  • 2024 – 198,630 miles
  • 2023 – 191,411 miles
  • 2022 – 182,019 miles
  • 2021 – 173,560 miles
  • 2020 – 165,113 miles
  • 2019 – 157,297 miles
  • 2018 – 145,802 miles
  • 2017 – 140,335 miles
  • 2016 – 132,379 miles
  • 2015 – 120,190 miles
  • 2014 – 107,028 miles
  • 2013 – 95,577 miles
  • 2011 – 80,079 miles
  • 2010 – 70,101 miles
  • 2009 – 49,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,226 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal very slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside parking brake fluctating but not excessively
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner upper sills, floor and chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on handbrake
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
  • AdvisoryUndertrays preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,226 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    208,226 miles
    Test number
    958082158336
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal very slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake fluctating but not excessively
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner upper sills, floor and chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryUndertrays preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle

  2. Fail208,223 miles (+5,961)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,223 miles
    Test number
    881079535143
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal very slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake fluctating but not excessively
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner upper sills, floor and chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryUndertrays preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle

  3. Pass202,262 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    202,262 miles
    Test number
    133720844466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass198,630 miles (+7,219)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    198,630 miles
    Test number
    166579231761
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront snd rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

  5. Pass191,411 miles (+9,392)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    191,411 miles
    Test number
    518702914140
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play frontmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

  6. Pass182,019 miles (+8,459)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    182,019 miles
    Test number
    632480125573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass173,560 miles (+8,447)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    173,560 miles
    Test number
    611391013092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass165,113 miles (+7,816)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    165,113 miles
    Test number
    517674878755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,297 miles (+11,495)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    157,297 miles
    Test number
    239615360982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,802 miles (+5,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    145,802 miles
    Test number
    304557599094
    • AdvisoryREAR BUMP STOPS PERISHED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR EXHAUST

  11. Pass140,335 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    140,335 miles
    Test number
    780392177675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,379 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,379 miles
    Test number
    592461094789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail132,365 miles (-1,121)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,365 miles
    Test number
    508947350283
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail133,486 miles (+13,296)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,486 miles
    Test number
    777150772254
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass120,190 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,190 miles
    Test number
    597485205157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Fail120,127 miles (+13,099)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,127 miles
    Test number
    786451905182
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  17. Pass107,028 miles (+11,451)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,028 miles
    Test number
    115103384499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,577 miles
    Test number
    157142843470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,577 miles (+15,498)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,577 miles
    Test number
    479682543077
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass80,079 miles (+9,978)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,079 miles
    Test number
    836745321319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,101 miles (+20,665)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,101 miles
    Test number
    672627680200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,436 miles
    Test number
    353211869262
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L4 CNR

Does L4 CNR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 CNR is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 CNR?
The MOT on L4 CNR is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 CNR done?
L4 CNR was recorded at 208,226 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 9,420 miles a year.
Has L4 CNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 CNR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 CNR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 CNR find?
L4 CNR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal very slight leak; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point, and 5 more.

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