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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

T16 LAVMOT history

T16 LAV is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 23 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 68,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,672 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 LAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 LAV was last recorded at 68,672 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 7,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,960 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,712 miles
Average per year
7,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,672 miles
  • 2025 – 60,960 miles
  • 2024 – 51,509 miles
  • 2023 – 40,623 miles
  • 2022 – 31,926 miles
  • 2020 – 27,575 miles
  • 2019 – 23,105 miles
  • 2018 – 17,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,672 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside steering rack has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 30 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,672 miles (+7,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,672 miles
    Test number
    549833405056
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass60,960 miles (+9,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,960 miles
    Test number
    328351677404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass51,509 miles (+10,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,509 miles
    Test number
    427879601305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass40,623 miles (+8,697)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    40,623 miles
    Test number
    193611162703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,926 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,926 miles
    Test number
    784268739066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail31,891 miles (+4,316)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,891 miles
    Test number
    258441513896
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass27,575 miles (+4,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    27,575 miles
    Test number
    804446014722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass23,105 miles (+5,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,105 miles
    Test number
    571102866547
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
  9. Pass17,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    17,707 miles
    Test number
    261848786280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 LAV

Does T16 LAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 LAV is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 LAV?
The MOT on T16 LAV is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 LAV done?
T16 LAV was recorded at 68,672 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,160 miles a year.
Has T16 LAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 LAV has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T16 LAV 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 T16 LAV find?
T16 LAV passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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