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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

W18 LAUMOT history

W18 LAU is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

W18 LAU black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,172 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 LAU was last recorded at 103,172 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 5,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,916 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,256 miles
Average per year
4,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,172 miles
  • 2025 – 97,916 miles
  • 2024 – 93,329 miles
  • 2023 – 88,689 miles
  • 2022 – 82,754 miles
  • 2020 – 79,859 miles
  • 2019 – 77,750 miles
  • 2018 – 74,456 miles
  • 2017 – 70,833 miles
  • 2016 – 66,743 miles
  • 2015 – 63,394 miles
  • 2014 – 58,056 miles
  • 2013 – 52,178 miles
  • 2012 – 47,297 miles
  • 2011 – 41,626 miles
  • 2010 – 35,087 miles
  • 2009 – 28,680 miles
  • 2008 – 24,214 miles
  • 2007 – 18,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,172 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,172 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,172 miles
    Test number
    668208294119
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail103,172 miles (+5,256)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,172 miles
    Test number
    768155130646
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass97,916 miles (+4,587)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,916 miles
    Test number
    869842504747
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    513133764267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,329 miles (+4,640)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    407390622078
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/4518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,689 miles (+5,935)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,689 miles
    Test number
    338535546677
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,754 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    340304430465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,859 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,859 miles
    Test number
    861182513016
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail79,859 miles (+2,109)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,859 miles
    Test number
    751041720324
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass77,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,750 miles
    Test number
    168235452181
    • 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))

  11. Fail77,750 miles (+3,294)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,750 miles
    Test number
    779484197770
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass74,456 miles (+3,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,456 miles
    Test number
    976242692553
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass70,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,833 miles
    Test number
    374144763605
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  14. Fail70,833 miles (+4,090)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,833 miles
    Test number
    939656977559
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  15. Pass66,743 miles (+3,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    488910688596
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  16. Pass63,394 miles (+5,338)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,394 miles
    Test number
    563139674659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,056 miles (+5,878)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,056 miles
    Test number
    855160964239
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass52,178 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,178 miles
    Test number
    416477963214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail52,178 miles (+4,881)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,178 miles
    Test number
    796783763231
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass47,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,297 miles
    Test number
    539750672206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,297 miles (+5,671)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,297 miles
    Test number
    736260972248
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass41,626 miles (+6,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,626 miles
    Test number
    369556461438
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass35,087 miles (+6,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,087 miles
    Test number
    424219950219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass28,680 miles (+4,466)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,680 miles
    Test number
    620418269257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,214 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,214 miles
    Test number
    174448868280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,118 miles
    Test number
    482399597291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 LAU

Does W18 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 LAU is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 LAU?
The MOT on W18 LAU is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 LAU done?
W18 LAU was recorded at 103,172 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 4,520 miles a year.
Has W18 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 LAU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 LAU 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 W18 LAU find?
W18 LAU passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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