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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

L5 WASMOT history

L5 WAS is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 8 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 136,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

L5 WAS silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
136,764 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 WAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 WAS was last recorded at 136,764 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,401 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
363 miles
Average per year
13,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,764 miles
  • 2025 – 122,713 miles
  • 2024 – 107,805 miles
  • 2023 – 95,423 miles
  • 2022 – 81,894 miles
  • 2021 – 65,427 miles
  • 2020 – 54,592 miles
  • 2019 – 40,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,764 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,764 miles (+363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    136,764 miles
    Test number
    863126327224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail136,401 miles (+13,688)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,401 miles
    Test number
    254171325215
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass122,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    122,713 miles
    Test number
    472235000498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail122,713 miles (+14,908)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,713 miles
    Test number
    828646480695
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass107,805 miles (+12,382)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,805 miles
    Test number
    423630325703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass95,423 miles (+13,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,423 miles
    Test number
    384951450128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass81,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,894 miles
    Test number
    113411941458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,894 miles (+16,467)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,894 miles
    Test number
    715221523996
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass65,427 miles (+10,835)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    425382036364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,592 miles (+14,275)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,592 miles
    Test number
    937660832974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,317 miles
    Test number
    494226345324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L5 WAS

Does L5 WAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 WAS is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 WAS?
The MOT on L5 WAS is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 WAS done?
L5 WAS was recorded at 136,764 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 13,194 miles a year.
Has L5 WAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 WAS has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 WAS 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 WAS find?
L5 WAS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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