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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LB05 CUXMOT history

LB05 CUX is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,145 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 CUX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 CUX was last recorded at 70,145 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,145 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,145 miles
  • 2025 – 66,274 miles
  • 2024 – 64,363 miles
  • 2023 – 57,682 miles
  • 2022 – 56,644 miles
  • 2021 – 55,682 miles
  • 2020 – 54,360 miles
  • 2019 – 50,088 miles
  • 2018 – 44,829 miles
  • 2017 – 38,060 miles
  • 2016 – 35,655 miles
  • 2015 – 31,975 miles
  • 2014 – 26,744 miles
  • 2013 – 22,261 miles
  • 2012 – 18,595 miles
  • 2011 – 16,661 miles
  • 2010 – 14,983 miles
  • 2009 – 13,401 miles
  • 2008 – 11,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,145 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    603197536521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,145 miles (+3,871)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,145 miles
    Test number
    799574928909
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass66,274 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,274 miles
    Test number
    670833175503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,363 miles (+6,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,363 miles
    Test number
    370817818737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,682 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,682 miles
    Test number
    941379811784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,644 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,644 miles
    Test number
    587103068161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,682 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,682 miles
    Test number
    731361146040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,360 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,360 miles
    Test number
    987658135570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,088 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,088 miles
    Test number
    255399992395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,829 miles (+6,769)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,829 miles
    Test number
    836553509002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,060 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,060 miles
    Test number
    719781877388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,655 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,655 miles
    Test number
    267656690034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,654 miles (+3,679)3 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,654 miles
    Test number
    708907711473
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre damage to tread unable to see cord.
    • AdvisorySlight travel on handbrake.

  14. Pass31,975 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,975 miles
    Test number
    246797645460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,744 miles
    Test number
    926092224163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,744 miles (+4,483)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,744 miles
    Test number
    868572124159
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

  17. Pass22,261 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,261 miles
    Test number
    159434543154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,595 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,595 miles
    Test number
    616492752143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,661 miles (+1,678)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,661 miles
    Test number
    477232831120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted preventing full seat belt checks
    • NoteHwhen hand brake is applied during brake test loud squeaks from brakes
    • NoteOffside tyres front and rear cracking up

  20. Pass14,983 miles (+1,582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,983 miles
    Test number
    161643200146
    • NoteChild seat fitted to offside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass13,401 miles (+1,866)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,401 miles
    Test number
    600997749135
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass11,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,535 miles
    Test number
    963495198022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 CUX

Does LB05 CUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 CUX is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 CUX?
The MOT on LB05 CUX is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 CUX done?
LB05 CUX was recorded at 70,145 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,183 miles a year.
Has LB05 CUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 CUX has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 CUX 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 LB05 CUX find?
LB05 CUX passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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