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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

Y3 LMAMOT history

Y3 LMA is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 26 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 106,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

Y3 LMA black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,889 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 LMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 LMA was last recorded at 106,889 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 7,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,899 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,990 miles
Average per year
7,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,889 miles
  • 2024 – 98,899 miles
  • 2023 – 90,187 miles
  • 2022 – 81,741 miles
  • 2021 – 72,773 miles
  • 2020 – 64,097 miles
  • 2019 – 54,710 miles
  • 2018 – 48,886 miles
  • 2017 – 40,475 miles
  • 2016 – 31,581 miles
  • 2015 – 24,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,889 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,889 miles (+7,990)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,889 miles
    Test number
    463082732656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,899 miles
    Test number
    317158129311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail98,899 miles (+8,712)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,899 miles
    Test number
    472812557320
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ( osf track rod ) (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass90,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,187 miles
    Test number
    865077115899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,187 miles (+8,446)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,187 miles
    Test number
    445168594493
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass81,741 miles (+8,968)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    902848214860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,773 miles (+8,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,773 miles
    Test number
    214506495035
    • 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))
  8. Pass64,097 miles (+9,387)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,097 miles
    Test number
    567241748990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,710 miles
    Test number
    152471748078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,710 miles (+5,824)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,710 miles
    Test number
    651395163919
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass48,886 miles (+8,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,886 miles
    Test number
    800761723970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass40,475 miles (+8,894)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,475 miles
    Test number
    792198132620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,581 miles (+7,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,581 miles
    Test number
    654616419297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass24,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,234 miles
    Test number
    359475575149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 LMA

Does Y3 LMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 LMA is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y3 LMA?
The MOT on Y3 LMA is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 LMA done?
Y3 LMA was recorded at 106,889 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,911 miles a year.
Has Y3 LMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 LMA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y3 LMA 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 Y3 LMA find?
Y3 LMA passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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