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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L4 OVOMOT history

L4 OVO is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 149,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L4 OVO black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
149,037 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 OVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 OVO was last recorded at 149,037 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 7,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,054 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,983 miles
Average per year
6,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,037 miles
  • 2025 – 141,054 miles
  • 2024 – 131,747 miles
  • 2023 – 123,053 miles
  • 2021 – 119,875 miles
  • 2020 – 107,718 miles
  • 2019 – 103,405 miles
  • 2018 – 97,242 miles
  • 2017 – 91,030 miles
  • 2016 – 82,924 miles
  • 2015 – 76,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,037 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,037 miles (+7,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    149,037 miles
    Test number
    756866127509
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass141,054 miles (+9,307)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,054 miles
    Test number
    978563359010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,747 miles (+8,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,747 miles
    Test number
    116353926923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,053 miles (+3,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,053 miles
    Test number
    703362490170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,875 miles
    Test number
    923306281688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass186,828 km (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    186,828 km
    Test number
    896834316798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail186,821 km2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,821 km
    Test number
    990199504491
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass107,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,718 miles
    Test number
    286321346212
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail107,718 miles (+4,313)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,718 miles
    Test number
    344214215703
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,405 miles (+6,163)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2020
    Odometer
    103,405 miles
    Test number
    508030578194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,242 miles (+6,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,242 miles
    Test number
    620247014950
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass91,030 miles (+8,106)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,030 miles
    Test number
    314233451345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,924 miles (+6,362)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,924 miles
    Test number
    322562369064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,562 miles (+2,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,562 miles
    Test number
    366760885049
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass74,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,210 miles
    Test number
    387301855042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 OVO

Does L4 OVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 OVO is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 OVO?
The MOT on L4 OVO is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 OVO done?
L4 OVO was recorded at 149,037 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,457 miles a year.
Has L4 OVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 OVO has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L4 OVO 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 L4 OVO find?
L4 OVO passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edge.

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