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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,976 cc

L5 EMBMOT history

L5 EMB is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

L5 EMB black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,827 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,976 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EMB was last recorded at 98,827 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,336 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
491 miles
Average per year
3,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,827 miles
  • 2025 – 98,336 miles
  • 2024 – 95,889 miles
  • 2023 – 93,501 miles
  • 2022 – 92,161 miles
  • 2021 – 91,425 miles
  • 2020 – 90,141 miles
  • 2019 – 87,968 miles
  • 2017 – 80,405 miles
  • 2016 – 78,090 miles
  • 2011 – 62,920 miles
  • 2010 – 54,071 miles
  • 2009 – 47,037 miles
  • 2008 – 38,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,827 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,827 miles (+491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,827 miles
    Test number
    755134670857
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,336 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    988310507283
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,336 miles (+2,447)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    445567248265
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,889 miles
    Test number
    578681423413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,886 miles (+2,385)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,886 miles
    Test number
    555551508621
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass93,501 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,501 miles
    Test number
    774878115862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,161 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,161 miles
    Test number
    182639097289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,425 miles
    Test number
    223650168748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,425 miles (+1,284)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,425 miles
    Test number
    620801636844
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass90,141 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,141 miles
    Test number
    340603349761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,968 miles
    Test number
    231903847135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,968 miles (+7,563)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,968 miles
    Test number
    608468969299
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass80,405 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,405 miles
    Test number
    478185879508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,090 miles (+15,170)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,090 miles
    Test number
    482832880953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,920 miles (+8,849)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,920 miles
    Test number
    289437251454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,071 miles (+7,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,071 miles
    Test number
    162804620131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,037 miles (+8,143)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,037 miles
    Test number
    903420029128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to de-laminate

  18. Pass38,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,894 miles
    Test number
    723933918133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 EMB

Does L5 EMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EMB is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 EMB?
The MOT on L5 EMB is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 EMB done?
L5 EMB was recorded at 98,827 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,253 miles a year.
Has L5 EMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EMB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 EMB 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 EMB find?
L5 EMB passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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