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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB07 VSGMOT history

LB07 VSG is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2026
Mileage
163,721 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 VSG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 VSG was last recorded at 163,721 miles on 21 May 2025, 6,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,473 miles · 27 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,248 miles
Average per year
8,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,721 miles
  • 2024 – 157,473 miles
  • 2023 – 152,948 miles
  • 2022 – 148,684 miles
  • 2021 – 143,958 miles
  • 2020 – 141,405 miles
  • 2019 – 136,405 miles
  • 2017 – 128,817 miles
  • 2016 – 121,937 miles
  • 2015 – 114,655 miles
  • 2014 – 106,875 miles
  • 2013 – 93,110 miles
  • 2012 – 70,464 miles
  • 2011 – 59,232 miles
  • 2010 – 41,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,721 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,721 miles (+6,248)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    163,721 miles
    Test number
    229231663657
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,473 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,473 miles
    Test number
    641351777951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail157,473 miles (+4,525)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,473 miles
    Test number
    403850747428
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,948 miles (+4,264)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    152,948 miles
    Test number
    651301369510
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,684 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,684 miles
    Test number
    745039246453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail148,684 miles (+4,726)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,684 miles
    Test number
    581466140157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,958 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,958 miles
    Test number
    414913849474
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail143,954 miles (+2,549)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,954 miles
    Test number
    133698939263
    • MajorCentral Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,405 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    141,405 miles
    Test number
    347701520571
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail141,404 miles (+4,999)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,404 miles
    Test number
    423137077853
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass136,405 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    136,405 miles
    Test number
    485289499219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Fail136,404 miles (+7,587)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,404 miles
    Test number
    215328527863
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass128,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,817 miles
    Test number
    537402346127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,817 miles (+6,880)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,817 miles
    Test number
    160952103119
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass121,937 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,937 miles
    Test number
    958851523174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,489 miles (+6,834)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,489 miles
    Test number
    668542850772
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureFront 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)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass114,655 miles (+84)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,655 miles
    Test number
    248143185400
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting bracket broken(at gearbox)

  18. Fail114,571 miles (+7,696)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,571 miles
    Test number
    179060285163
    • 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)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting bracket broken(at gearbox)

  19. Pass106,875 miles (+13,765)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,875 miles
    Test number
    927549764197
    • NoteExhaust mounting broken(at gearbox)
    • NoteNear side front tyre sidewall worn/scuffed

  20. Pass93,110 miles (+22,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,110 miles
    Test number
    229542043032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass70,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,464 miles
    Test number
    605930362026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,464 miles (+11,232)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,464 miles
    Test number
    397800762071
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  23. Fail59,232 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    766302991191
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass59,232 miles (+17,938)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    968022491139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass41,294 miles (+13)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,294 miles
    Test number
    683848790166
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn

  26. Fail41,281 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,281 miles
    Test number
    984810090175
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn

Questions about LB07 VSG

Does LB07 VSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 VSG expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 VSG?
The MOT on LB07 VSG expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 VSG done?
LB07 VSG was recorded at 163,721 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 8,236 miles a year.
Has LB07 VSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 VSG has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB07 VSG 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 LB07 VSG find?
LB07 VSG passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 5 more.

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