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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L55 DPHMOT history

L55 DPH is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L55 DPH black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,095 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 DPH
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
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 DPH was last recorded at 87,095 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,094 miles · 10 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,095 miles
  • 2025 – 83,783 miles
  • 2023 – 71,714 miles
  • 2022 – 63,482 miles
  • 2021 – 56,321 miles
  • 2020 – 49,458 miles
  • 2019 – 41,977 miles
  • 2018 – 31,211 miles
  • 2017 – 24,673 miles
  • 2016 – 19,377 miles
  • 2015 – 9,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,095 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,095 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,095 miles
    Test number
    969090042241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,094 miles (+3,311)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,094 miles
    Test number
    759344420231
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,783 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,783 miles
    Test number
    651617263083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,707 miles (+7,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,707 miles
    Test number
    474433578331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass71,714 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,714 miles
    Test number
    927339682117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail71,702 miles (+8,220)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    152278068900
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass63,482 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    63,482 miles
    Test number
    788705902114
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of dics corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail63,482 miles (+7,161)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,482 miles
    Test number
    887201950033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of dics corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass56,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,321 miles
    Test number
    115993556943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,321 miles (+5,267)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,321 miles
    Test number
    849366219662
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass51,054 miles (+1,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    571530623608
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fronr arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass49,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,458 miles
    Test number
    391183359581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail49,457 miles (+7,480)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,457 miles
    Test number
    437724278301
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass41,977 miles (+10,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,977 miles
    Test number
    509258730809
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass31,211 miles (+6,538)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    31,211 miles
    Test number
    230795655178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,673 miles (+5,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,673 miles
    Test number
    644712785716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass19,377 miles (+9,489)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    19,377 miles
    Test number
    702028212273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail9,888 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,888 miles
    Test number
    205133285483
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass9,888 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    9,888 miles
    Test number
    879383985190
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L55 DPH

Does L55 DPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 DPH is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 DPH?
The MOT on L55 DPH is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 DPH done?
L55 DPH was recorded at 87,095 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,843 miles a year.
Has L55 DPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 DPH has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 DPH 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 L55 DPH find?
L55 DPH passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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