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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L7 ORFMOT history

L7 ORF is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 11 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 99,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

L7 ORF grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,968 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ORF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
11 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ORF was last recorded at 99,968 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,374 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
594 miles
Average per year
7,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,968 miles
  • 2024 – 87,445 miles
  • 2023 – 78,144 miles
  • 2022 – 72,788 miles
  • 2021 – 67,003 miles
  • 2020 – 61,458 miles
  • 2019 – 54,395 miles
  • 2018 – 46,533 miles
  • 2017 – 39,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,968 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.

  • Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,968 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,968 miles
    Test number
    950481072367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail99,374 miles (+11,929)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,374 miles
    Test number
    905624692814
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Front trailing arm outer mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass87,445 miles (+9,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,445 miles
    Test number
    834077298039
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel binding slightly.
  4. Pass78,144 miles (+5,356)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    570789949514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,788 miles (+5,785)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,788 miles
    Test number
    299955449611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,003 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,003 miles
    Test number
    332967894373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,458 miles
    Test number
    719973538431
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Fail61,458 miles (+7,063)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,458 miles
    Test number
    600481685233
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass54,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,395 miles
    Test number
    716047706161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,395 miles (+7,862)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,395 miles
    Test number
    691397988978
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass46,533 miles (+7,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,533 miles
    Test number
    133961244474
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low (2.5-3.0mm).
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brakes discs worn slightly.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  12. Pass39,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    39,495 miles
    Test number
    597826796045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 ORF

Does L7 ORF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ORF is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 ORF?
The MOT on L7 ORF is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 ORF done?
L7 ORF was recorded at 99,968 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,614 miles a year.
Has L7 ORF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ORF has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 ORF 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 ORF find?
L7 ORF passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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