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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L6 XCDMOT history

L6 XCD is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 79,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

L6 XCD silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,373 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 XCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 XCD was last recorded at 79,373 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 3,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2020: 40,641 miles, lower than 52,111 miles on 23 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,341 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,032 miles
Average per year
3,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,373 miles
  • 2025 – 76,341 miles
  • 2024 – 72,792 miles
  • 2023 – 64,901 miles
  • 2022 – 58,036 miles
  • 2021 – 45,736 miles
  • 2020 – 40,641 miles
  • 2019 – 52,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,373 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,373 miles (+3,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,373 miles
    Test number
    680020693325
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass76,341 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,341 miles
    Test number
    762121022351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,792 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,792 miles
    Test number
    947276515806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,950 miles (+6,049)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,950 miles
    Test number
    859577078187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,901 miles (+6,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,901 miles
    Test number
    685239081785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,036 miles (+12,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,036 miles
    Test number
    948117416768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass45,736 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    45,736 miles
    Test number
    556129189895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,718 miles (+5,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,718 miles
    Test number
    935166363431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass40,641 miles (-11,470)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,641 miles
    Test number
    318576334044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,111 miles
    Test number
    166087957195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 XCD

Does L6 XCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 XCD is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 XCD?
The MOT on L6 XCD is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 XCD done?
L6 XCD was recorded at 79,373 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 3,909 miles a year.
Has L6 XCD ever failed its MOT?
No. L6 XCD has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L6 XCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 XCD find?
L6 XCD passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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