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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T8 LCFMOT history

T8 LCF is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 126,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,875 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 LCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 LCF was last recorded at 126,875 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 13,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,792 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,083 miles
Average per year
9,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,875 miles
  • 2025 – 113,792 miles
  • 2024 – 110,093 miles
  • 2023 – 104,461 miles
  • 2022 – 99,962 miles
  • 2021 – 88,922 miles
  • 2020 – 84,902 miles
  • 2019 – 65,989 miles
  • 2018 – 55,823 miles
  • 2017 – 46,607 miles
  • 2016 – 38,494 miles
  • 2015 – 29,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,875 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,875 miles
    Test number
    941057616935
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail126,875 miles (+13,083)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,875 miles
    Test number
    470239446810
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass113,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,792 miles
    Test number
    755876886714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,792 miles (+3,699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,792 miles
    Test number
    557444671274
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,093 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,093 miles
    Test number
    961765672168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail110,093 miles (+5,632)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,093 miles
    Test number
    696191152736
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,461 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,461 miles
    Test number
    893538447410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail104,461 miles (+4,499)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,461 miles
    Test number
    281671461363
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,962 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,962 miles
    Test number
    832884236509
    • AdvisoryACCELERATION NOT DETECTED,NO EMISSION PRINTOUT
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail99,961 miles (+11,039)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,961 miles
    Test number
    265382890234
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryACCELERATION NOT DETECTED,NO EMISSION PRINTOUT
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass88,922 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,922 miles
    Test number
    470775421304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,902 miles (+18,913)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,902 miles
    Test number
    784392124723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,989 miles (+10,166)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,989 miles
    Test number
    243103048171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,823 miles (+9,216)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,823 miles
    Test number
    376459122960
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryO/s inner steering rack joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  15. Pass46,607 miles (+8,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,607 miles
    Test number
    322358550625
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s inner steering rack joint
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  16. Pass38,494 miles (+9,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,494 miles
    Test number
    512523488972
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.

  17. Pass29,398 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,398 miles
    Test number
    417412085068
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTrigger point

Questions about T8 LCF

Does T8 LCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 LCF is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 LCF?
The MOT on T8 LCF is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 LCF done?
T8 LCF was recorded at 126,875 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 9,018 miles a year.
Has T8 LCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 LCF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 LCF 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 T8 LCF find?
T8 LCF passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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