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EL54 MAL

2012 Bmw X3 · Diesel · 1995cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Bmw X3 Diesel 1995cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 117,183 miles on the clock, averaging 7,195 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EL54 MAL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,183
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,195

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,183 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,195
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EL54 MAL 37k57k77k97k117k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,183 miles
Since last MOT+6,511 miles
PASS
Mileage110,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,672 miles
Since last MOT+7,510 miles
PASS
Mileage103,162 miles
Since last MOT+6,780 miles
PASS
Mileage96,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,382 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage90,107 miles
Since last MOT+7,132 miles
PASS
Mileage82,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage78,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,235 miles
PASS
Mileage71,897 miles
Since last MOT+9,049 miles
PASS
Mileage62,848 miles
Since last MOT+6,580 miles
PASS
Mileage56,268 miles
Since last MOT+8,856 miles
PASS
Mileage47,412 miles
Since last MOT+10,518 miles
PASS
Mileage36,894 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL54 MAL
MakeBmw
ModelX3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEL — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About EL54 MAL

What car is EL54 MAL?

EL54 MAL is an black Bmw X3, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EL54 MAL?

The last recorded mileage for EL54 MAL was 117,183 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EL54 MAL passed its MOT?

EL54 MAL has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2026.

Is EL54 MAL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EL54 MAL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EL54 MAL?

EL54 MAL is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.