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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LS16 VRUMOT history

LS16 VRU is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 6 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 141,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LS16 VRU grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,004 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 VRU
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
6 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 VRU was last recorded at 141,004 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 5,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,973 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,031 miles
Average per year
8,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,004 miles
  • 2024 – 135,973 miles
  • 2023 – 131,533 miles
  • 2022 – 125,590 miles
  • 2021 – 120,811 miles
  • 2020 – 114,433 miles
  • 2019 – 85,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,004 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or rack.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,004 miles (+5,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,004 miles
    Test number
    480003608614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or rack.

  2. Pass135,973 miles (+4,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,973 miles
    Test number
    189007174715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass131,533 miles (+5,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,533 miles
    Test number
    637480980195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,590 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,590 miles
    Test number
    894306734738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,811 miles (+6,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,811 miles
    Test number
    299409576786
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass114,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,433 miles
    Test number
    904401954620
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail114,433 miles (+29,170)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,433 miles
    Test number
    108759936929
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass85,263 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,263 miles
    Test number
    696826712496
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail85,262 miles (+1,082)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,262 miles
    Test number
    826889633306
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail84,180 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,180 miles
    Test number
    382232087324
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LS16 VRU

Does LS16 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 VRU is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS16 VRU?
The MOT on LS16 VRU is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 VRU done?
LS16 VRU was recorded at 141,004 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 8,468 miles a year.
Has LS16 VRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 VRU has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LS16 VRU 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 LS16 VRU find?
LS16 VRU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s) or rack..

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