BMW X3
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc
L8 EVAMOT history
L8 EVA is a grey petrol BMW X3 first used on 16 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,343 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 127,343 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,689 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 EVA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 EVA was last recorded at 127,343 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,441 miles · 19 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 902 miles
- Average per year
- 5,689 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,343 miles
- 2025 – 126,441 miles
- 2024 – 122,263 miles
- 2023 – 108,944 miles
- 2022 – 99,258 miles
- 2021 – 91,565 miles
- 2020 – 87,791 miles
- 2019 – 82,499 miles
- 2018 – 75,944 miles
- 2017 – 70,010 miles
- 2016 – 64,557 miles
- 2015 – 58,076 miles
- 2014 – 51,500 miles
- 2013 – 50,329 miles
- 2012 – 45,260 miles
- 2011 – 42,958 miles
- 2010 – 41,262 miles
- 2009 – 38,463 miles
- 2008 – 27,451 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,343 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,343 miles (+902)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 127,343 miles
- Test number
- 673323729680
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass126,441 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 126,441 miles
- Test number
- 370610671432
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail126,441 miles (+4,178)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,441 miles
- Test number
- 123671228044
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass122,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 122,263 miles
- Test number
- 164460312788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,263 miles (+13,319)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,263 miles
- Test number
- 469464650983
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
Pass108,944 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 108,944 miles
- Test number
- 502036867065
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,944 miles (+9,686)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,944 miles
- Test number
- 836987930328
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass99,258 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 99,258 miles
- Test number
- 677272915992
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,258 miles (+7,693)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,258 miles
- Test number
- 134223596348
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,565 miles (+3,774)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 91,565 miles
- Test number
- 151121448957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,791 miles (+5,292)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 87,791 miles
- Test number
- 183008754428
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on wear bars 2-3mm
Pass82,499 miles (+6,555)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 82,499 miles
- Test number
- 355406451171
- AdvisoryFront tyres on wear bars and perished
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass75,944 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 75,944 miles
- Test number
- 542531325576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,935 miles (+5,925)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,935 miles
- Test number
- 263932053739
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake pads very low
- AdvisoryRear brake pads low
Pass70,010 miles (+5,453)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 70,010 miles
- Test number
- 384050714172
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,557 miles (+6,481)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 64,557 miles
- Test number
- 593349011911
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre nearly on wear bars
Pass58,076 miles (+6,576)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 58,076 miles
- Test number
- 719109885099
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished
Pass51,500 miles (+1,171)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 51,500 miles
- Test number
- 136351104136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,329 miles (+5,069)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 50,329 miles
- Test number
- 656701743243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,260 miles (+2,302)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 45,260 miles
- Test number
- 647414742216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,958 miles (+1,696)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 42,958 miles
- Test number
- 928152441235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,262 miles (+2,799)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 41,262 miles
- Test number
- 220388850279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,463 miles (+92)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 38,463 miles
- Test number
- 403576849246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,371 miles (+10,920)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,371 miles
- Test number
- 324489339289
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 27,451 miles
- Test number
- 521750248275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 EVA
- Does L8 EVA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 EVA is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 EVA?
- The MOT on L8 EVA is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 EVA done?
- L8 EVA was recorded at 127,343 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,689 miles a year.
- Has L8 EVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 EVA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 EVA 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 EVA find?
- L8 EVA passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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