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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L8 DGUMOT history

L8 DGU is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 24 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 72,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

L8 DGU black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,177 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
24 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DGU was last recorded at 72,177 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,177 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,177 miles
  • 2025 – 68,859 miles
  • 2024 – 65,547 miles
  • 2023 – 62,346 miles
  • 2022 – 56,286 miles
  • 2021 – 51,744 miles
  • 2019 – 37,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,177 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 11 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,177 miles
    Test number
    116570796781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail72,177 miles (+3,318)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,177 miles
    Test number
    479130814933
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass68,859 miles (+3,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,859 miles
    Test number
    194198666000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass65,547 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,547 miles
    Test number
    908748376853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,346 miles (+6,060)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,346 miles
    Test number
    731079461042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,286 miles (+4,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,286 miles
    Test number
    999475982446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass51,744 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,744 miles
    Test number
    111618345190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,018 miles (+13,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,018 miles
    Test number
    152916899594
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass37,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,531 miles
    Test number
    416263702874
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L8 DGU

Does L8 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DGU is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 DGU?
The MOT on L8 DGU is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 DGU done?
L8 DGU was recorded at 72,177 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,358 miles a year.
Has L8 DGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DGU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 DGU 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 L8 DGU find?
L8 DGU passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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