
BMW X3
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L55 HEYMOT history
L55 HEY is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 140,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 140,576 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,003 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 HEY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 HEY was last recorded at 140,576 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 140,576 miles · 29 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 11,003 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,576 miles
- 2025 – 132,293 miles
- 2024 – 123,981 miles
- 2023 – 114,640 miles
- 2022 – 106,353 miles
- 2021 – 94,433 miles
- 2020 – 91,065 miles
- 2019 – 78,652 miles
- 2018 – 63,821 miles
- 2017 – 46,817 miles
- 2016 – 21,906 miles
- 2015 – 20,535 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 1 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,576 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 140,576 miles
- Test number
- 656651558281
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail140,576 miles (+8,283)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,576 miles
- Test number
- 225520512149
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass132,293 miles (+8,312)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 132,293 miles
- Test number
- 891767474720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight movement within steering rack thrust piece
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass123,981 miles (+9,341)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 123,981 miles
- Test number
- 180682793345
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass114,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 114,640 miles
- Test number
- 132016120473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,640 miles (+8,287)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,640 miles
- Test number
- 671665525025
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass106,353 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 106,353 miles
- Test number
- 285873905827
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail106,349 miles (+11,916)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,349 miles
- Test number
- 379231877870
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,433 miles (+3,368)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 94,433 miles
- Test number
- 993884737174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,065 miles (+12,413)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 91,065 miles
- Test number
- 681318735815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,652 miles (+14,831)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 78,652 miles
- Test number
- 101147821234
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass63,821 miles (+17,004)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 63,821 miles
- Test number
- 258767916450
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass46,817 miles (+24,911)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 46,817 miles
- Test number
- 879826119845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,906 miles (+1,371)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 21,906 miles
- Test number
- 385030455739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 20,535 miles
- Test number
- 464020691466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 HEY
- Does L55 HEY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 HEY is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 HEY?
- The MOT on L55 HEY is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 HEY done?
- L55 HEY was recorded at 140,576 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 11,003 miles a year.
- Has L55 HEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 HEY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L55 HEY 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 HEY find?
- L55 HEY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.
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