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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.

L55 HEY grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass140,576 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass114,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,640 miles
    Test number
    132016120473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass94,433 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,433 miles
    Test number
    993884737174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,065 miles (+12,413)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,065 miles
    Test number
    681318735815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass46,817 miles (+24,911)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,817 miles
    Test number
    879826119845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,906 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    21,906 miles
    Test number
    385030455739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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