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BMW X3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T40 LUUMOT history

T40 LUU is a white diesel BMW X3 first used on 23 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 87,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,367 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 LUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 LUU was last recorded at 87,367 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,857 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,510 miles
Average per year
6,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,367 miles
  • 2025 – 82,857 miles
  • 2024 – 76,848 miles
  • 2023 – 69,046 miles
  • 2022 – 63,064 miles
  • 2021 – 57,721 miles
  • 2020 – 53,428 miles
  • 2019 – 46,641 miles
  • 2018 – 38,338 miles
  • 2017 – 30,697 miles
  • 2016 – 22,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,367 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,367 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,367 miles
    Test number
    169577543894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,857 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,857 miles
    Test number
    999014283328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,848 miles (+284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,848 miles
    Test number
    229155537111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing lower arm inner bush is perished/cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing lower arm inner bush is perished/cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail76,564 miles (+7,518)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,564 miles
    Test number
    275874179303
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Leveling sensor arm is broken on nearside front lower arm. (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing arm inner bush is perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing arm inner bush is perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,046 miles (+5,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,046 miles
    Test number
    805765400173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and very heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,064 miles (+5,343)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,064 miles
    Test number
    660385887593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc dust shield is loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass57,721 miles (+4,293)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,721 miles
    Test number
    267135552828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Suspect either inner tie rod or steering rack. (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass53,428 miles (+6,787)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,428 miles
    Test number
    465224075144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass46,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,641 miles
    Test number
    435128839687
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail46,623 miles (+8,285)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,623 miles
    Test number
    622021292415
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass38,338 miles (+7,641)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,338 miles
    Test number
    963143237547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass30,697 miles (+8,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,697 miles
    Test number
    242392379155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass22,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    22,079 miles
    Test number
    947480062134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T40 LUU

Does T40 LUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 LUU is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 LUU?
The MOT on T40 LUU is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 LUU done?
T40 LUU was recorded at 87,367 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,515 miles a year.
Has T40 LUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 LUU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T40 LUU 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 T40 LUU find?
T40 LUU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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