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BMW X3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LA55 XKCMOT history

LA55 XKC is a silver petrol BMW X3 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 194,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

LA55 XKC silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
194,783 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 XKC was last recorded at 194,783 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,736 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
9,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,783 miles
  • 2024 – 187,271 miles
  • 2023 – 178,696 miles
  • 2022 – 170,036 miles
  • 2021 – 161,495 miles
  • 2020 – 153,409 miles
  • 2019 – 144,134 miles
  • 2018 – 131,575 miles
  • 2017 – 120,292 miles
  • 2016 – 106,073 miles
  • 2015 – 92,221 miles
  • 2014 – 80,394 miles
  • 2013 – 68,108 miles
  • 2012 – 60,717 miles
  • 2011 – 55,556 miles
  • 2010 – 48,122 miles
  • 2009 – 40,402 miles
  • 2008 – 30,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,783 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,783 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    194,783 miles
    Test number
    576835982652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail194,736 miles (+7,465)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,736 miles
    Test number
    549171055122
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,271 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    187,271 miles
    Test number
    465964463960
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail187,248 miles (+8,552)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,248 miles
    Test number
    460140155051
    • DangerousCentral Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,696 miles (+8,660)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    178,696 miles
    Test number
    983792744023
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,036 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    170,036 miles
    Test number
    847657425798
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail170,036 miles (+8,541)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,036 miles
    Test number
    345056131194
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass161,495 miles (+8,086)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    161,495 miles
    Test number
    401419008289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,409 miles (+9,275)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    153,409 miles
    Test number
    692565726321
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass144,134 miles (+12,559)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,134 miles
    Test number
    409338840120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    131,575 miles
    Test number
    254756083224
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail131,575 miles (+11,283)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,575 miles
    Test number
    392066995045
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass120,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,292 miles
    Test number
    410913100098
    • AdvisoryBad oil leaks

  14. Fail120,292 miles (+14,219)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,292 miles
    Test number
    696344687504
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBad oil leaks

  15. Pass106,073 miles (+13,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    106,073 miles
    Test number
    160053245260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass92,221 miles (+11,827)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,221 miles
    Test number
    760029148799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,394 miles (+12,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,394 miles
    Test number
    749928834394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass68,108 miles (+7,391)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,108 miles
    Test number
    438529303300
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to get low on tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low on tread

  19. Pass60,717 miles (+5,161)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,717 miles
    Test number
    176192922360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,556 miles (+7,434)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,556 miles
    Test number
    466153821479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,122 miles (+7,720)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,122 miles
    Test number
    151733840264
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to get low on tread

  22. Pass40,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,402 miles
    Test number
    560298739274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,402 miles (+10,114)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,402 miles
    Test number
    873674739253
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass30,288 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,288 miles
    Test number
    350205458446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,212 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,212 miles
    Test number
    222984858235
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA55 XKC

Does LA55 XKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 XKC expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XKC?
The MOT on LA55 XKC expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 XKC done?
LA55 XKC was recorded at 194,783 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 9,648 miles a year.
Has LA55 XKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XKC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 XKC 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 LA55 XKC find?
LA55 XKC passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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