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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L70 LYAMOT history

L70 LYA is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 42,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

L70 LYA grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
42,553 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 LYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 LYA was last recorded at 42,553 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 4,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,313 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,240 miles
Average per year
2,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,553 miles
  • 2024 – 38,291 miles
  • 2023 – 35,535 miles
  • 2022 – 33,605 miles
  • 2021 – 31,018 miles
  • 2020 – 29,749 miles
  • 2019 – 28,125 miles
  • 2018 – 26,690 miles
  • 2017 – 26,107 miles
  • 2016 – 17,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,553 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm has some play

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,553 miles (+4,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    42,553 miles
    Test number
    652244124657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm has some play

  2. Pass38,313 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    38,313 miles
    Test number
    166336051557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail38,291 miles (+2,756)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,291 miles
    Test number
    892374799071
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker dust cover split
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass35,535 miles (+1,930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    35,535 miles
    Test number
    903362485024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass33,605 miles (+2,587)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    33,605 miles
    Test number
    590814396647
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass31,018 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,018 miles
    Test number
    124119251974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,749 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    29,749 miles
    Test number
    602334798158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,125 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,125 miles
    Test number
    146430446853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,690 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    26,690 miles
    Test number
    951857207549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,107 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    26,107 miles
    Test number
    417053356442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,563 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,563 miles
    Test number
    359720124234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    17,543 miles
    Test number
    699246814065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 LYA

Does L70 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 LYA is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 LYA?
The MOT on L70 LYA is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 LYA done?
L70 LYA was recorded at 42,553 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 2,699 miles a year.
Has L70 LYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 LYA has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 LYA 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 LYA find?
L70 LYA passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front steering arm has some play.

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