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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L7 LTOMOT history

L7 LTO is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2023.

L7 LTO silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2024
Mileage
157,291 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 LTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 LTO was last recorded at 157,291 miles on 28 Jun 2023, 4,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,294 miles · 13 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,997 miles
Average per year
8,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,291 miles
  • 2022 – 152,294 miles
  • 2021 – 149,126 miles
  • 2020 – 148,019 miles
  • 2019 – 140,483 miles
  • 2018 – 132,104 miles
  • 2017 – 121,848 miles
  • 2016 – 114,148 miles
  • 2015 – 105,358 miles
  • 2014 – 96,389 miles
  • 2013 – 86,879 miles
  • 2012 – 75,531 miles
  • 2011 – 65,915 miles
  • 2010 – 57,412 miles
  • 2009 – 47,330 miles
  • 2008 – 32,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,291 miles
  • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Covers & shields fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Rear tyres worn inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,291 miles (+4,997)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    157,291 miles
    Test number
    183251342508
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,294 miles (+3,168)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    152,294 miles
    Test number
    581491432245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,126 miles (+1,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    149,126 miles
    Test number
    318646041436
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reserve high

  4. Pass148,019 miles (+128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,019 miles
    Test number
    385876232895
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn inner edges

  5. Fail147,891 miles (+7,408)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,891 miles
    Test number
    434952283093
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn inner edges

  6. Pass140,483 miles (+8,379)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    140,483 miles
    Test number
    595188598550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,104 miles (+148)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    132,104 miles
    Test number
    668394078223
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  8. Fail131,956 miles (+10,108)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,956 miles
    Test number
    174531610187
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  9. Pass121,848 miles (+109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,848 miles
    Test number
    436908057194
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  10. Fail121,739 miles (+7,591)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,739 miles
    Test number
    330852702202
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner edge wear
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  11. Pass114,148 miles (+8,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,148 miles
    Test number
    424683417177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass105,358 miles (+8,969)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,358 miles
    Test number
    745337925285
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass96,389 miles (+9,510)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,389 miles
    Test number
    529704924200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass86,879 miles (+11,348)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,879 miles
    Test number
    546219023273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,531 miles (+9,616)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,531 miles
    Test number
    317040422465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,915 miles (+8,503)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,915 miles
    Test number
    499598821285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,412 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,412 miles
    Test number
    761569720212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,378 miles (+10,048)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,378 miles
    Test number
    354378220291
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nsr tyre

  19. Fail47,330 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,330 miles
    Test number
    421942139269
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass47,330 miles (+14,887)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,330 miles
    Test number
    952492939244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,443 miles
    Test number
    341641778272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 LTO

Does L7 LTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 LTO expired on 27 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 LTO?
The MOT on L7 LTO expired on 27 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 LTO done?
L7 LTO was recorded at 157,291 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2023, an average of 8,465 miles a year.
Has L7 LTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 LTO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L7 LTO 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 L7 LTO find?
L7 LTO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2023 with 6 advisories: front wiper blades smearing; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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