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BMW X3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L55 XSRMOT history

L55 XSR is a silver petrol BMW X3 first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

L55 XSR silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2024
Mileage
127,013 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 XSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 XSR was last recorded at 127,013 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 4,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jan 2015: 82,772 miles, lower than 93,512 miles on 7 Feb 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,474 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,539 miles
Average per year
6,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,013 miles
  • 2022 – 122,474 miles
  • 2021 – 119,129 miles
  • 2020 – 115,883 miles
  • 2019 – 110,801 miles
  • 2018 – 105,953 miles
  • 2017 – 100,070 miles
  • 2016 – 93,362 miles
  • 2015 – 82,772 miles
  • 2014 – 93,512 miles
  • 2013 – 63,739 miles
  • 2012 – 54,978 miles
  • 2011 – 47,068 miles
  • 2010 – 42,828 miles
  • 2009 – 37,834 miles
  • 2007 – 28,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,013 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside has signs of corrosion

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.

  • Windscreen wiper mechanism is noisy.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,013 miles (+4,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,013 miles
    Test number
    185847803363
    • AdvisoryUnderside has signs of corrosion
  2. Pass122,474 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,474 miles
    Test number
    195201293659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,129 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,129 miles
    Test number
    101091392521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,883 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,883 miles
    Test number
    282254679232
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper mechanism is noisy.
  5. Fail115,878 miles (+5,077)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,878 miles
    Test number
    415010380794
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper mechanism is noisy.
  6. Pass110,801 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,801 miles
    Test number
    406042347853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,953 miles (+5,883)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,953 miles
    Test number
    478740023946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,070 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,070 miles
    Test number
    161515305999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,362 miles (+10,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,362 miles
    Test number
    952278661671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass82,772 miles (-10,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,772 miles
    Test number
    566604715028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass93,512 miles (+20,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    998768534085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Fail73,510 miles (+9,771)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,510 miles
    Test number
    947487934049
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass63,739 miles (+8,761)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,739 miles
    Test number
    596859923000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,978 miles (+7,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,978 miles
    Test number
    849891342077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass47,068 miles (+4,240)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,068 miles
    Test number
    115821141037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,828 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,828 miles
    Test number
    760539730079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,810 miles (+4,976)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,810 miles
    Test number
    130707720476
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass37,834 miles (+9,263)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,834 miles
    Test number
    290630039039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,571 miles
    Test number
    360206307201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 XSR

Does L55 XSR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 XSR expired on 10 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 XSR?
The MOT on L55 XSR expired on 10 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 XSR done?
L55 XSR was recorded at 127,013 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 6,301 miles a year.
Has L55 XSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 XSR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on L55 XSR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 XSR find?
L55 XSR passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: underside has signs of corrosion.

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