
BMW X3
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
T27 LJFMOT history
T27 LJF is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,821 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 73,821 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,251 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T27 LJF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 16 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T27 LJF was last recorded at 73,821 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 73,792 miles · 27 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 29 miles
- Average per year
- 4,251 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,821 miles
- 2025 – 65,347 miles
- 2024 – 64,921 miles
- 2023 – 64,084 miles
- 2022 – 63,341 miles
- 2021 – 61,008 miles
- 2020 – 58,549 miles
- 2019 – 53,686 miles
- 2018 – 48,141 miles
- 2017 – 42,357 miles
- 2016 – 34,828 miles
- 2015 – 26,860 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on limit (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,821 miles (+29)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 73,821 miles
- Test number
- 924883851934
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on limit (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
Fail73,792 miles (+8,445)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,792 miles
- Test number
- 562231856042
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on limit (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass65,347 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 65,347 miles
- Test number
- 513134229567
- 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)
Fail65,347 miles (+426)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,347 miles
- Test number
- 279868010870
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- 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)
Pass64,921 miles (+837)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 64,921 miles
- Test number
- 333811394274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,084 miles (+743)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 64,084 miles
- Test number
- 225731905035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,341 miles (+2,333)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 63,341 miles
- Test number
- 594237364207
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass61,008 miles (+2,459)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 61,008 miles
- Test number
- 539706604338
- AdvisoryCheck brake pads,message is displayed and warning lamp is on.
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades smear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass58,549 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 58,549 miles
- Test number
- 741602680006
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Message displayed"check brake pads"
Fail58,549 miles (+4,863)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,549 miles
- Test number
- 660344425589
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Message displayed"check brake pads"
Pass53,686 miles (+5,545)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 53,686 miles
- Test number
- 802744861196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,141 miles (+5,784)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 48,141 miles
- Test number
- 701670653311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,357 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 42,357 miles
- Test number
- 931083963707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,357 miles (+7,529)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,357 miles
- Test number
- 743665086744
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass34,828 miles (+7,968)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 34,828 miles
- Test number
- 316366343115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 26,860 miles
- Test number
- 138872275045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T27 LJF
- Does T27 LJF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T27 LJF is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T27 LJF?
- The MOT on T27 LJF is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T27 LJF done?
- T27 LJF was recorded at 73,821 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,251 miles a year.
- Has T27 LJF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T27 LJF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T27 LJF 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 T27 LJF find?
- T27 LJF passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 5 more.
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