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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LM16 BFFMOT history

LM16 BFF is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 105,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LM16 BFF grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,685 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 BFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 BFF was last recorded at 105,685 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 50,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,541 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
50,144 miles
Average per year
12,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,685 miles
  • 2025 – 55,541 miles
  • 2024 – 46,861 miles
  • 2023 – 43,016 miles
  • 2022 – 37,915 miles
  • 2021 – 32,123 miles
  • 2020 – 28,506 miles
  • 2019 – 23,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,685 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight play in steering rack joint

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.

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,685 miles (+50,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,685 miles
    Test number
    783960071689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight play in steering rack joint

  2. Pass55,541 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    55,541 miles
    Test number
    864505359667
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail55,538 miles (+8,677)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,538 miles
    Test number
    282581320292
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass46,861 miles (+3,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    46,861 miles
    Test number
    394443316070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass43,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    43,016 miles
    Test number
    609579341062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,016 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    43,016 miles
    Test number
    859803988590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,915 miles (+5,792)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    37,915 miles
    Test number
    293298275269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,123 miles (+3,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    32,123 miles
    Test number
    530427268410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass28,506 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    28,506 miles
    Test number
    885497468063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,362 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    23,362 miles
    Test number
    203467430263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail23,328 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,328 miles
    Test number
    835159484098
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Questions about LM16 BFF

Does LM16 BFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 BFF is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 BFF?
The MOT on LM16 BFF is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 BFF done?
LM16 BFF was recorded at 105,685 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 12,228 miles a year.
Has LM16 BFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 BFF has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM16 BFF 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 LM16 BFF find?
LM16 BFF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner slight play in steering rack joint.

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