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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L5 ADUMOT history

L5 ADU is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 117,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L5 ADU black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,070 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 ADU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 ADU was last recorded at 117,070 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 7,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,933 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,137 miles
Average per year
8,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,070 miles
  • 2025 – 109,933 miles
  • 2024 – 99,834 miles
  • 2023 – 91,702 miles
  • 2022 – 83,312 miles
  • 2021 – 76,635 miles
  • 2020 – 58,751 miles
  • 2019 – 50,243 miles
  • 2018 – 41,503 miles
  • 2017 – 33,268 miles
  • 2016 – 26,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,070 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,070 miles (+7,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,070 miles
    Test number
    266179708459
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass109,933 miles (+10,099)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,933 miles
    Test number
    835064551502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,834 miles (+8,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,834 miles
    Test number
    358936072151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass91,702 miles (+8,390)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,702 miles
    Test number
    523450641064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,312 miles (+6,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,312 miles
    Test number
    258463730901
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass76,635 miles (+17,884)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    540566435329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,751 miles (+8,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,751 miles
    Test number
    471694483992
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low

  8. Pass50,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,243 miles
    Test number
    336955445639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,243 miles (+8,740)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,243 miles
    Test number
    756014585924
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass41,503 miles (+8,235)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,503 miles
    Test number
    759112841367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,268 miles (+7,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,268 miles
    Test number
    977905311529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass26,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,098 miles
    Test number
    425278363697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 ADU

Does L5 ADU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 ADU is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 ADU?
The MOT on L5 ADU 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 L5 ADU done?
L5 ADU was recorded at 117,070 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,966 miles a year.
Has L5 ADU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 ADU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L5 ADU 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 L5 ADU find?
L5 ADU passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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