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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

L6 TRWMOT history

L6 TRW is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

L6 TRW silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
174,749 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 TRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 TRW was last recorded at 174,749 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,743 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,749 miles
  • 2025 – 172,076 miles
  • 2024 – 168,679 miles
  • 2023 – 165,138 miles
  • 2022 – 162,489 miles
  • 2021 – 160,679 miles
  • 2020 – 159,574 miles
  • 2019 – 158,450 miles
  • 2018 – 156,463 miles
  • 2017 – 153,337 miles
  • 2016 – 150,046 miles
  • 2015 – 146,140 miles
  • 2014 – 142,277 miles
  • 2013 – 135,768 miles
  • 2012 – 128,153 miles
  • 2011 – 118,144 miles
  • 2010 – 108,224 miles
  • 2009 – 101,326 miles
  • 2008 – 77,784 miles
  • 2007 – 67,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,749 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion underneathRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,749 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    174,749 miles
    Test number
    444256042560
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion underneath

  2. Fail174,743 miles (+2,667)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,743 miles
    Test number
    398862790992
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion underneath

  3. Pass172,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    172,076 miles
    Test number
    196240824792
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail172,076 miles (+3,397)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,076 miles
    Test number
    848178096407
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass168,679 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    168,679 miles
    Test number
    774338189718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass165,138 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    165,138 miles
    Test number
    903368546725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass162,489 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    162,489 miles
    Test number
    970975889967
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail162,489 miles (+1,810)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,489 miles
    Test number
    866901077831
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass160,679 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,679 miles
    Test number
    454845854915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass159,574 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    159,574 miles
    Test number
    231241083918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass158,450 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    158,450 miles
    Test number
    651363325378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass156,463 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    156,463 miles
    Test number
    142124748580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass153,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    153,337 miles
    Test number
    220101883212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail153,337 miles (+3,291)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,337 miles
    Test number
    554424971962
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted catching on other suspension components (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass150,046 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    150,046 miles
    Test number
    434520806846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail150,042 miles (+3,902)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,042 miles
    Test number
    146691980556
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass146,140 miles (+3,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    146,140 miles
    Test number
    444671199694
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass142,277 miles (+6,509)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    142,277 miles
    Test number
    389841754205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCenter rear brake lamp has 70% of its light source light

  19. Pass135,768 miles (+7,615)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    135,768 miles
    Test number
    715706843278
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass128,153 miles (+10,009)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    128,153 miles
    Test number
    656494262284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass118,144 miles (+9,920)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    118,144 miles
    Test number
    669253761229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,224 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    108,224 miles
    Test number
    562578650239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,326 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,326 miles
    Test number
    340875469204
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass101,326 miles (+23,542)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    101,326 miles
    Test number
    341725469290
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  25. Pass77,784 miles (+10,692)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    77,784 miles
    Test number
    352729138475
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has nail in tread

  26. Pass67,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    67,092 miles
    Test number
    474702937317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L6 TRW

Does L6 TRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 TRW is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 TRW?
The MOT on L6 TRW is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 TRW done?
L6 TRW was recorded at 174,749 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 5,756 miles a year.
Has L6 TRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 TRW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 TRW 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 L6 TRW find?
L6 TRW passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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