
BMW X3
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
LC16 XAXMOT history
LC16 XAX is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 20 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 126,872 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 126,872 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 7 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 13,263 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC16 XAX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 20 May 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC16 XAX was last recorded at 126,872 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,872 miles · 30 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 13,263 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,872 miles
- 2024 – 117,977 miles
- 2023 – 107,760 miles
- 2022 – 100,081 miles
- 2021 – 90,534 miles
- 2020 – 67,492 miles
- 2019 – 40,450 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded 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
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 26 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,872 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 126,872 miles
- Test number
- 113992818815
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail126,872 miles (+8,895)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,872 miles
- Test number
- 442476989670
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass117,977 miles (+67)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 117,977 miles
- Test number
- 789845853090
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail117,910 miles (+10,150)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,910 miles
- Test number
- 188702621472
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad spring clip missing (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass107,760 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 107,760 miles
- Test number
- 463450558596
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail107,758 miles (+7,677)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,758 miles
- Test number
- 978782363841
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass100,081 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 100,081 miles
- Test number
- 811534838364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,080 miles (+9,546)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,080 miles
- Test number
- 398738087094
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Pass90,534 miles (+23,042)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 90,534 miles
- Test number
- 992472240304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,492 miles (+27,042)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 67,492 miles
- Test number
- 589976325910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,450 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 40,450 miles
- Test number
- 537152025466
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Questions about LC16 XAX
- Does LC16 XAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC16 XAX is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LC16 XAX?
- The MOT on LC16 XAX is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC16 XAX done?
- LC16 XAX was recorded at 126,872 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 13,263 miles a year.
- Has LC16 XAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC16 XAX has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC16 XAX 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 LC16 XAX find?
- LC16 XAX passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 1 more.
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