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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L4 UMFMOT history

L4 UMF is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 136,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

L4 UMF black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
136,913 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 UMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 UMF was last recorded at 136,913 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 5,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,488 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,425 miles
Average per year
9,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,913 miles
  • 2024 – 131,488 miles
  • 2023 – 123,258 miles
  • 2022 – 109,292 miles
  • 2021 – 100,410 miles
  • 2020 – 94,627 miles
  • 2019 – 84,036 miles
  • 2018 – 71,541 miles
  • 2017 – 59,380 miles
  • 2016 – 49,222 miles
  • 2015 – 39,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,913 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,913 miles (+5,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,913 miles
    Test number
    939919935560
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,488 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,488 miles
    Test number
    711501841620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Fail131,486 miles (+8,228)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,486 miles
    Test number
    190768312465
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass123,258 miles (+13,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,258 miles
    Test number
    537633641622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass109,292 miles (+8,882)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,292 miles
    Test number
    896994705878
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furtherst rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,410 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,410 miles
    Test number
    392924185456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStone chip on windscreen

  7. Fail100,408 miles (+5,781)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,408 miles
    Test number
    994432985449
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass94,627 miles (+10,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,627 miles
    Test number
    657754577850
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass84,036 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,036 miles
    Test number
    672316453429
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail84,036 miles (+12,495)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,036 miles
    Test number
    235310688961
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass71,541 miles (+12,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,541 miles
    Test number
    623307695926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass59,380 miles (+10,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,380 miles
    Test number
    697709166300
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass49,222 miles (+9,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,222 miles
    Test number
    326852299314
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  14. Pass39,859 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,859 miles
    Test number
    429271065028
    • NoteN/s/f fog lamp cracked

  15. Fail39,859 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,859 miles
    Test number
    378768055063
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f fog lamp cracked

Questions about L4 UMF

Does L4 UMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 UMF is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 UMF?
The MOT on L4 UMF is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 UMF done?
L4 UMF was recorded at 136,913 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 9,057 miles a year.
Has L4 UMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 UMF has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 UMF 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 UMF find?
L4 UMF passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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