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BMW X3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X28 LAYMOT history

X28 LAY is a white diesel BMW X3 first used on 20 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 144,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

X28 LAY white BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,569 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 LAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X28 LAY was last recorded at 144,569 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 13,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,054 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,515 miles
Average per year
9,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,569 miles
  • 2025 – 131,054 miles
  • 2024 – 122,185 miles
  • 2023 – 111,724 miles
  • 2022 – 100,553 miles
  • 2021 – 89,584 miles
  • 2020 – 85,245 miles
  • 2017 – 62,926 miles
  • 2016 – 49,712 miles
  • 2015 – 39,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,569 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,569 miles (+13,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,569 miles
    Test number
    305129960731
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass131,054 miles (+8,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    131,054 miles
    Test number
    528914430835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play offside front steering arm
  3. Pass122,185 miles (+10,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,185 miles
    Test number
    405034895105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass111,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,724 miles
    Test number
    831971825646
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Fail111,717 miles (+11,164)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,717 miles
    Test number
    570522310531
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass100,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,553 miles
    Test number
    429500890063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,553 miles (+10,969)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,553 miles
    Test number
    290205298757
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass89,584 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,584 miles
    Test number
    794205915538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,245 miles
    Test number
    781696259108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,245 miles (+22,319)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,245 miles
    Test number
    681701237690
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  11. Pass62,926 miles (+13,214)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,926 miles
    Test number
    467221321226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,712 miles
    Test number
    316755173693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail49,712 miles (+10,696)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,712 miles
    Test number
    626325985523
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass39,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,016 miles
    Test number
    937252555144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X28 LAY

Does X28 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X28 LAY is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X28 LAY?
The MOT on X28 LAY is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X28 LAY done?
X28 LAY was recorded at 144,569 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 9,800 miles a year.
Has X28 LAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 LAY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on X28 LAY 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 X28 LAY find?
X28 LAY passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both front bush; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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