BMW X3
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc
L8 XBCMOT history
L8 XBC is a grey petrol BMW X3 first used on 22 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,981 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 142,981 mi
- At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,371 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 XBC
- 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
- 22 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 XBC was last recorded at 142,981 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,981 miles · 28 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,371 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,981 miles
- 2024 – 141,077 miles
- 2023 – 136,718 miles
- 2021 – 131,932 miles
- 2020 – 126,843 miles
- 2019 – 118,304 miles
- 2018 – 113,635 miles
- 2017 – 108,515 miles
- 2016 – 103,209 miles
- 2015 – 98,025 miles
- 2014 – 89,186 miles
- 2013 – 84,173 miles
- 2012 – 76,460 miles
- 2011 – 72,846 miles
- 2010 – 67,648 miles
- 2009 – 60,128 miles
- 2008 – 52,920 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,981 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front brake back plate loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,981 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 142,981 miles
- Test number
- 683261214230
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,981 miles (+1,904)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,981 miles
- Test number
- 245396455023
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass141,077 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 141,077 miles
- Test number
- 144110591178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Fail141,077 miles (+4,359)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,077 miles
- Test number
- 780269139605
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass136,718 miles (+33)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 136,718 miles
- Test number
- 496289531298
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (both) (5.3.2 (b))
Fail136,685 miles (+4,753)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,685 miles
- Test number
- 898532474460
- DangerousCoolant leak
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass131,932 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 131,932 miles
- Test number
- 702936102565
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail131,932 miles (+5,089)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,932 miles
- Test number
- 958239830010
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass126,843 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 126,843 miles
- Test number
- 274125249394
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fail126,843 miles (+26)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,843 miles
- Test number
- 270423784074
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fail126,817 miles (+8,513)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,817 miles
- Test number
- 911706123109
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,304 miles (+4,669)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 118,304 miles
- Test number
- 363950828389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,635 miles (+5,120)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 113,635 miles
- Test number
- 814504420796
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
Pass108,515 miles (+5,306)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 108,515 miles
- Test number
- 181536715391
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235-55-17 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235-55-17 (4.1.E.1)
Pass103,209 miles (+5,184)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 103,209 miles
- Test number
- 833315122514
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBonnet catch sticking
Pass98,025 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 98,025 miles
- Test number
- 136804165086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Fail98,025 miles (+8,839)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,025 miles
- Test number
- 345944665073
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass89,186 miles (+5,013)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 89,186 miles
- Test number
- 115172194045
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass84,173 miles (+7,713)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 84,173 miles
- Test number
- 819033723105
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAir bag light on
Fail76,460 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,460 miles
- Test number
- 125007362132
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass76,460 miles (+3,614)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 76,460 miles
- Test number
- 145767962140
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass72,846 miles (+33)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 72,846 miles
- Test number
- 967646991106
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail72,813 miles (+5,165)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,813 miles
- Test number
- 585463971176
- DangerousRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,648 miles (+7,520)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 67,648 miles
- Test number
- 200979070422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,128 miles (+7,208)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 60,128 miles
- Test number
- 284345679471
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,920 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 52,920 miles
- Test number
- 503203878149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 XBC
- Does L8 XBC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 XBC expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 XBC?
- The MOT on L8 XBC expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 XBC done?
- L8 XBC was recorded at 142,981 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 5,371 miles a year.
- Has L8 XBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 XBC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 XBC 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 XBC find?
- L8 XBC passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wing damage; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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