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BMW X3

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T99 LYRMOT history

T99 LYR is a white diesel BMW X3 first used on 14 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,269 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T99 LYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T99 LYR was last recorded at 131,269 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 5,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,090 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,179 miles
Average per year
8,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,269 miles
  • 2025 – 126,090 miles
  • 2024 – 121,820 miles
  • 2022 – 112,948 miles
  • 2021 – 110,274 miles
  • 2020 – 98,456 miles
  • 2019 – 89,261 miles
  • 2018 – 74,114 miles
  • 2017 – 62,993 miles
  • 2016 – 50,697 miles
  • 2015 – 39,487 miles
  • 2014 – 30,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,269 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,269 miles (+5,179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,269 miles
    Test number
    368490618423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass126,090 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,090 miles
    Test number
    260774332413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail126,073 miles (+30)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,073 miles
    Test number
    685653891407
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail126,043 miles (+4,223)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,043 miles
    Test number
    508304193339
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass121,820 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,820 miles
    Test number
    982148852304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,813 miles (+8,865)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,813 miles
    Test number
    287798444793
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bolt into hub closest front of car (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass112,948 miles (+2,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,948 miles
    Test number
    745585051945
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass110,274 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,274 miles
    Test number
    763791953031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,270 miles (+11,814)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,270 miles
    Test number
    106969308899
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rack end has play
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass98,456 miles (+9,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,456 miles
    Test number
    430814331102
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play trackrod/ steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass89,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,261 miles
    Test number
    428752018087
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail89,261 miles (+15,147)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,261 miles
    Test number
    379415113347
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass74,114 miles (+11,121)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,114 miles
    Test number
    808602413336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,993 miles (+12,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,993 miles
    Test number
    517834438281
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and full undertrays fitted.

  15. Pass50,697 miles (+11,210)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,697 miles
    Test number
    658845073035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,487 miles (+8,855)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,487 miles
    Test number
    439567640334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,632 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,632 miles
    Test number
    935174214369
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T99 LYR

Does T99 LYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T99 LYR is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T99 LYR?
The MOT on T99 LYR is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T99 LYR done?
T99 LYR was recorded at 131,269 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 8,898 miles a year.
Has T99 LYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T99 LYR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T99 LYR 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 T99 LYR find?
T99 LYR passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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