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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 LVVMOT history

LB05 LVV is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2025
Mileage
155,102 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 LVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 LVV was last recorded at 155,102 miles on 3 Oct 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,101 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,102 miles
  • 2023 – 144,462 miles
  • 2022 – 129,473 miles
  • 2021 – 119,605 miles
  • 2020 – 110,883 miles
  • 2019 – 95,425 miles
  • 2018 – 93,973 miles
  • 2017 – 91,203 miles
  • 2016 – 88,572 miles
  • 2015 – 86,189 miles
  • 2014 – 83,262 miles
  • 2013 – 80,485 miles
  • 2012 – 76,490 miles
  • 2011 – 62,781 miles
  • 2010 – 48,180 miles
  • 2009 – 36,512 miles
  • 2008 – 28,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,102 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,102 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,102 miles
    Test number
    299432300305
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail155,101 miles (+10,639)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,101 miles
    Test number
    621673379068
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all four wheels, bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass144,462 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,462 miles
    Test number
    427688094848
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,462 miles (+14,989)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,462 miles
    Test number
    243137778826
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,473 miles (+9,868)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,473 miles
    Test number
    295297486239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point attachment missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndercover tray fitted not allowing full inspection

  6. Pass119,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,605 miles
    Test number
    910419641335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,605 miles (+8,722)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,605 miles
    Test number
    902939927585
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,883 miles (+15,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,883 miles
    Test number
    437069119169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,425 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,425 miles
    Test number
    664877932792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,973 miles (+2,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,973 miles
    Test number
    877000722869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,203 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,203 miles
    Test number
    871450020331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,175 miles (+2,603)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,175 miles
    Test number
    258351887843
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play top play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass88,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,572 miles
    Test number
    691208615077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,572 miles (+2,383)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,572 miles
    Test number
    279842079260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working on the wing (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

  15. Pass86,189 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,189 miles
    Test number
    484305600079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,183 miles (+2,921)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    119390201763
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass83,262 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,262 miles
    Test number
    416191364254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,256 miles (+2,771)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,256 miles
    Test number
    165860264291
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass80,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,485 miles
    Test number
    837896363278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,485 miles (+3,995)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,485 miles
    Test number
    348563963441
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass76,490 miles (+13,709)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,490 miles
    Test number
    955629212216
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass62,781 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,781 miles
    Test number
    878354611289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,778 miles (+14,598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,778 miles
    Test number
    328223811244
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  24. Pass48,180 miles (+11,668)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,180 miles
    Test number
    754935610217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,512 miles (+7,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,512 miles
    Test number
    822010639214
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass28,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,896 miles
    Test number
    903474868108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,896 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,896 miles
    Test number
    720083768120
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 LVV

Does LB05 LVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 LVV expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 LVV?
The MOT on LB05 LVV expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 LVV done?
LB05 LVV was recorded at 155,102 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 7,737 miles a year.
Has LB05 LVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 LVV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 LVV 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 LVV find?
LB05 LVV passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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