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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

R5 LKTMOT history

R5 LKT is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 118,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

R5 LKT grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,488 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LKT was last recorded at 118,488 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 11,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,157 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,331 miles
Average per year
10,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,488 miles
  • 2025 – 107,157 miles
  • 2024 – 97,261 miles
  • 2023 – 85,187 miles
  • 2022 – 73,190 miles
  • 2021 – 60,717 miles
  • 2020 – 50,417 miles
  • 2019 – 40,893 miles
  • 2018 – 36,494 miles
  • 2017 – 26,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp slightly loose on upper bracket
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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.

  • Nearside Rear jacking block missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,488 miles2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,488 miles
    Test number
    696865141367
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp slightly loose on upper bracket
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail118,485 miles (+11,328)3 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,485 miles
    Test number
    833161558682
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp slightly loose on upper bracket
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass107,157 miles (+9,896)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    107,157 miles
    Test number
    735567859638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,261 miles (+12,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,261 miles
    Test number
    834695953817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad looks low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad looks low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass85,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,187 miles
    Test number
    698409204666
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail85,187 miles (+11,997)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,187 miles
    Test number
    883933012900
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass73,190 miles (+12,473)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,190 miles
    Test number
    458593745886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,717 miles (+10,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,717 miles
    Test number
    286488759548
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads getting low 245/50/18

  9. Pass50,417 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,417 miles
    Test number
    806371221424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,480 miles (+7,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,480 miles
    Test number
    770994839769
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass40,893 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,893 miles
    Test number
    417719977091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,494 miles (+10,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,494 miles
    Test number
    987926782927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3;1mm &worn on edge with cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner tyres wearing on edge

  13. Pass26,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,292 miles
    Test number
    723182717185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking block missing

Questions about R5 LKT

Does R5 LKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LKT is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LKT?
The MOT on R5 LKT is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LKT done?
R5 LKT was recorded at 118,488 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 10,442 miles a year.
Has R5 LKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LKT has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R5 LKT 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 R5 LKT find?
R5 LKT passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking; offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 11 more.

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