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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 WRFMOT history

LB05 WRF is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,127 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WRF was last recorded at 158,127 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 10,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,911 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,216 miles
Average per year
7,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,127 miles
  • 2025 – 147,911 miles
  • 2024 – 147,911 miles
  • 2023 – 144,181 miles
  • 2022 – 141,776 miles
  • 2021 – 138,888 miles
  • 2020 – 132,411 miles
  • 2019 – 125,911 miles
  • 2017 – 114,675 miles
  • 2016 – 107,722 miles
  • 2015 – 97,043 miles
  • 2014 – 83,916 miles
  • 2013 – 70,322 miles
  • 2012 – 62,575 miles
  • 2011 – 50,689 miles
  • 2010 – 39,817 miles
  • 2009 – 34,991 miles
  • 2008 – 27,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,127 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Propshaft Removed
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside are worn smooth on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,127 miles (+10,216)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,127 miles
    Test number
    574221249385
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft Removed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass147,911 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    147,911 miles
    Test number
    103777213328
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail147,911 miles (+3,730)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,911 miles
    Test number
    555193709732
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,181 miles
    Test number
    454766142869
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside are worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail144,181 miles (+2,405)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,181 miles
    Test number
    357104982065
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside are worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass141,776 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,776 miles
    Test number
    328165963032
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail141,776 miles (+2,888)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,776 miles
    Test number
    976958474760
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass138,888 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    138,888 miles
    Test number
    748575264123
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail138,888 miles (+6,477)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,888 miles
    Test number
    910872545739
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X2
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass132,411 miles (+6,500)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    132,411 miles
    Test number
    121281336731
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted

  11. Pass125,911 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    125,911 miles
    Test number
    251848793119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,791 miles
    Test number
    755758659632
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail122,791 miles (+8,116)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,791 miles
    Test number
    111401033093
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  14. Pass114,675 miles (+6,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,675 miles
    Test number
    437217384904
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  15. Pass107,722 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,722 miles
    Test number
    538976876986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,716 miles (+10,673)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,716 miles
    Test number
    276190690891
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass97,043 miles (+13,127)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,043 miles
    Test number
    106217639917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,916 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,916 miles
    Test number
    658995864202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,915 miles (+6,327)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,915 miles
    Test number
    955470664297
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass77,588 miles (+7,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,588 miles
    Test number
    559792644063
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  21. Pass70,322 miles (+7,747)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,322 miles
    Test number
    188053443042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass62,575 miles (+11,886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,575 miles
    Test number
    228082542003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,689 miles (+10,872)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,689 miles
    Test number
    159016731436
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  24. Pass39,817 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,817 miles
    Test number
    103351750441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,991 miles (+7,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,991 miles
    Test number
    212970389418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass27,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,587 miles
    Test number
    224528268427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 WRF

Does LB05 WRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 WRF is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WRF?
The MOT on LB05 WRF is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 WRF done?
LB05 WRF was recorded at 158,127 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 7,396 miles a year.
Has LB05 WRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WRF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 WRF 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 WRF find?
LB05 WRF passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front propshaft removed, and 13 more.

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