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BMW X3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

T7 LNKMOT history

T7 LNK is a white diesel BMW X3 first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 172,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
172,295 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 LNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 LNK was last recorded at 172,295 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,080 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
215 miles
Average per year
14,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,295 miles
  • 2025 – 157,622 miles
  • 2024 – 141,664 miles
  • 2023 – 127,542 miles
  • 2022 – 113,507 miles
  • 2021 – 96,988 miles
  • 2020 – 82,308 miles
  • 2019 – 69,625 miles
  • 2018 – 50,236 miles
  • 2017 – 39,094 miles
  • 2016 – 27,744 miles
  • 2015 – 15,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,295 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,295 miles (+215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    172,295 miles
    Test number
    679395610512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail172,080 miles (+14,458)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,080 miles
    Test number
    426690069479
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass157,622 miles (+15,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    157,622 miles
    Test number
    160756391817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass141,664 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    141,664 miles
    Test number
    743210378814
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail141,661 miles (+14,119)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,661 miles
    Test number
    635887320541
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass127,542 miles (+14,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,542 miles
    Test number
    339512944028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,507 miles (+16,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    113,507 miles
    Test number
    312895743073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack/Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass96,988 miles (+14,680)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,988 miles
    Test number
    327397262434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,308 miles (+12,683)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,308 miles
    Test number
    976125066637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,625 miles
    Test number
    828340406425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,620 miles (+19,384)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,620 miles
    Test number
    685204564372
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass50,236 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,236 miles
    Test number
    133258846402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,229 miles (+11,135)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,229 miles
    Test number
    508447693695
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  14. Pass39,094 miles (+11,350)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,094 miles
    Test number
    258896848475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,744 miles (+12,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,744 miles
    Test number
    406548663682
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass15,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,032 miles
    Test number
    659477725154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 LNK

Does T7 LNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 LNK is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 LNK?
The MOT on T7 LNK is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 LNK done?
T7 LNK was recorded at 172,295 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 14,130 miles a year.
Has T7 LNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 LNK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T7 LNK 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 T7 LNK find?
T7 LNK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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