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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L70 DPKMOT history

L70 DPK is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 74,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L70 DPK grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,734 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 DPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 DPK was last recorded at 74,734 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,724 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,734 miles
  • 2025 – 68,319 miles
  • 2024 – 63,482 miles
  • 2023 – 58,861 miles
  • 2022 – 52,326 miles
  • 2021 – 47,683 miles
  • 2020 – 44,784 miles
  • 2019 – 41,437 miles
  • 2018 – 35,957 miles
  • 2017 – 30,480 miles
  • 2016 – 26,172 miles
  • 2015 – 20,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,734 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,734 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,734 miles
    Test number
    656387536999
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail74,724 miles (+6,405)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,724 miles
    Test number
    708696608352
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 - 60 x 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass68,319 miles (+4,837)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,319 miles
    Test number
    399459143296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,482 miles (+4,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,482 miles
    Test number
    863005783581
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass58,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,861 miles
    Test number
    616791163932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,861 miles (+6,535)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,861 miles
    Test number
    573431200131
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass52,326 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,326 miles
    Test number
    564529039847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,683 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,683 miles
    Test number
    138779008869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,784 miles (+3,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,784 miles
    Test number
    910651483207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass41,437 miles (+5,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,437 miles
    Test number
    225653424117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 mm minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 mm minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass35,957 miles (+5,477)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,957 miles
    Test number
    911203704506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass30,480 miles (+4,308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,480 miles
    Test number
    755951777601
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass26,172 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,172 miles
    Test number
    651308465976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,089 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,089 miles
    Test number
    278236285076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail20,084 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,084 miles
    Test number
    526885685029
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L70 DPK

Does L70 DPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 DPK is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 DPK?
The MOT on L70 DPK is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 DPK done?
L70 DPK was recorded at 74,734 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,001 miles a year.
Has L70 DPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 DPK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 DPK 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 L70 DPK find?
L70 DPK passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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