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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

X27 LTDMOT history

X27 LTD is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 60,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

X27 LTD black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
60,803 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X27 LTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X27 LTD was last recorded at 60,803 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,799 miles · 24 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,803 miles
  • 2025 – 56,472 miles
  • 2024 – 49,072 miles
  • 2023 – 40,560 miles
  • 2022 – 30,569 miles
  • 2021 – 20,884 miles
  • 2020 – 20,123 miles
  • 2019 – 16,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,803 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,803 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    60,803 miles
    Test number
    706470134600
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail60,799 miles (+4,327)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,799 miles
    Test number
    954735691232
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass56,472 miles (+7,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    56,472 miles
    Test number
    602461162277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass49,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,072 miles
    Test number
    310991305869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail49,072 miles (+8,512)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,072 miles
    Test number
    712298096880
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass40,560 miles (+341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    40,560 miles
    Test number
    147712938567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail40,219 miles (+9,650)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,219 miles
    Test number
    369449146336
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass30,569 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    30,569 miles
    Test number
    566545222230
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail30,568 miles (+9,684)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,568 miles
    Test number
    441740542500
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass20,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,884 miles
    Test number
    876302727031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail20,884 miles (+761)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,884 miles
    Test number
    768582606422
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass20,123 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    20,123 miles
    Test number
    857332842198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail20,122 miles (+3,241)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,122 miles
    Test number
    205564580847
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Pass16,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    16,881 miles
    Test number
    867302310840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X27 LTD

Does X27 LTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X27 LTD is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X27 LTD?
The MOT on X27 LTD is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X27 LTD done?
X27 LTD was recorded at 60,803 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 5,946 miles a year.
Has X27 LTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X27 LTD has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X27 LTD 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 X27 LTD find?
X27 LTD passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play.

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