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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L70 UCAMOT history

L70 UCA is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 14 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2023.

L70 UCA black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2024
Mileage
121,014 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 UCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 UCA was last recorded at 121,014 miles on 1 Nov 2023, 9,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,961 miles · 7 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
9,053 miles
Average per year
5,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,014 miles
  • 2022 – 111,961 miles
  • 2021 – 98,673 miles
  • 2020 – 87,243 miles
  • 2019 – 84,108 miles
  • 2018 – 80,094 miles
  • 2017 – 74,514 miles
  • 2015 – 65,088 miles
  • 2014 – 61,117 miles
  • 2010 – 54,800 miles
  • 2009 – 44,228 miles
  • 2008 – 40,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,014 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,014 miles (+9,053)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,014 miles
    Test number
    664727947963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,961 miles (+13,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,961 miles
    Test number
    954457473451
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,673 miles (+11,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,673 miles
    Test number
    924866349559
    • AdvisoryOffside Front screw in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,243 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,243 miles
    Test number
    726067388281
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail87,239 miles (+3,131)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,239 miles
    Test number
    402724815748
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass84,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,108 miles
    Test number
    864431493642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,108 miles (+4,014)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,108 miles
    Test number
    179287639381
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,094 miles (+5,580)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,094 miles
    Test number
    773373247694
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,514 miles
    Test number
    864948324802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,514 miles (+9,426)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,514 miles
    Test number
    879693757391
    • FailureFront Front drive shaft coupling is insecure propshaft has two bolts missing (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened re-enforcing plate missing (2.4.A.2)

  11. Pass65,088 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,088 miles
    Test number
    521635649937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,566 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,566 miles
    Test number
    967555665095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,117 miles
    Test number
    605243534237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,117 miles (+6,317)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,117 miles
    Test number
    647383034293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass54,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,800 miles
    Test number
    111758290224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,800 miles (+10,572)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,800 miles
    Test number
    841528290216
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  17. Pass44,228 miles (+4,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,228 miles
    Test number
    954647599033
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass40,060 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,060 miles
    Test number
    532271998275
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  19. Fail40,060 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,060 miles
    Test number
    814699688209
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

Questions about L70 UCA

Does L70 UCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 UCA expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 UCA?
The MOT on L70 UCA expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 UCA done?
L70 UCA was recorded at 121,014 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2023, an average of 5,381 miles a year.
Has L70 UCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 UCA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L70 UCA 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 UCA find?
L70 UCA passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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