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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L88 LYFMOT history

L88 LYF is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 48,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L88 LYF grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
48,044 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L88 LYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L88 LYF was last recorded at 48,044 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 4,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,268 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,776 miles
Average per year
4,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,044 miles
  • 2025 – 43,268 miles
  • 2024 – 39,949 miles
  • 2023 – 36,285 miles
  • 2022 – 30,673 miles
  • 2021 – 19,434 miles
  • 2020 – 17,412 miles
  • 2019 – 12,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,044 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,044 miles (+4,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    48,044 miles
    Test number
    994489831885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass43,268 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    43,268 miles
    Test number
    575001960324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,949 miles (+3,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    39,949 miles
    Test number
    826403303256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass36,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,285 miles
    Test number
    574424054661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail36,285 miles (+5,612)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,285 miles
    Test number
    567616137817
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass30,673 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    30,673 miles
    Test number
    633306752069
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail30,668 miles (+11,234)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,668 miles
    Test number
    160072222062
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass19,434 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    19,434 miles
    Test number
    323847699654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,412 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    17,412 miles
    Test number
    603754808205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    12,926 miles
    Test number
    583019165451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L88 LYF

Does L88 LYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L88 LYF is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L88 LYF?
The MOT on L88 LYF is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L88 LYF done?
L88 LYF was recorded at 48,044 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,828 miles a year.
Has L88 LYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L88 LYF has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L88 LYF 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 L88 LYF find?
L88 LYF passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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