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BMW X3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LB05 CVCMOT history

LB05 CVC is a grey petrol BMW X3 first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,877 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB05 CVC was last recorded at 122,877 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 24,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,536 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
24,341 miles
Average per year
6,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,877 miles
  • 2024 – 98,536 miles
  • 2022 – 94,306 miles
  • 2021 – 78,723 miles
  • 2020 – 73,721 miles
  • 2019 – 68,107 miles
  • 2018 – 54,801 miles
  • 2016 – 36,559 miles
  • 2015 – 33,212 miles
  • 2014 – 29,008 miles
  • 2013 – 24,789 miles
  • 2012 – 20,880 miles
  • 2011 – 19,182 miles
  • 2010 – 17,711 miles
  • 2009 – 11,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,877 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper 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 arm facing foward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak under engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Bonnet will intermittantly not close

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,877 miles (+24,341)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,877 miles
    Test number
    642346355149
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper 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 arm facing foward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,536 miles (+4,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,536 miles
    Test number
    318474792214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,306 miles
    Test number
    500697368536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,306 miles (+15,583)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,306 miles
    Test number
    153943013139
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass78,723 miles (+5,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,723 miles
    Test number
    305944117336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  6. Pass73,721 miles (+5,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,721 miles
    Test number
    334798402659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,107 miles (+13,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    68,107 miles
    Test number
    746629024558
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,801 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,801 miles
    Test number
    158411148443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak under engine area
    • AdvisoryBonnet will intermittantly not close

  9. Fail54,797 miles (+18,238)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,797 miles
    Test number
    226880377737
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside and offside rear brake pads (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak under engine area
    • AdvisoryBonnet will intermittantly not close

  10. Pass36,559 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,559 miles
    Test number
    969490289446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,535 miles (+3,323)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,535 miles
    Test number
    943421583902
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass33,212 miles (+4,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,212 miles
    Test number
    975908862136
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer wall cut

  13. Pass29,008 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,008 miles
    Test number
    748540114343
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  14. Fail29,008 miles (+4,219)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,008 miles
    Test number
    849750014396
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Pass24,789 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,789 miles
    Test number
    549673933366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    20,880 miles
    Test number
    948157742322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,880 miles (+1,698)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,880 miles
    Test number
    468616642386
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass19,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    19,182 miles
    Test number
    298300241379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,182 miles (+1,471)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,182 miles
    Test number
    305899131319
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass17,711 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    17,711 miles
    Test number
    203733840394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,943 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,943 miles
    Test number
    232063410094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,271 miles
    Test number
    221526489038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 CVC

Does LB05 CVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 CVC is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 CVC?
The MOT on LB05 CVC is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 CVC done?
LB05 CVC was recorded at 122,877 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 6,565 miles a year.
Has LB05 CVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 CVC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 CVC 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 CVC find?
LB05 CVC passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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