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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB51 RBBMOT history

LB51 RBB is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 27 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,602 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 RBB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 RBB was last recorded at 158,602 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 10,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,366 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,236 miles
Average per year
7,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,602 miles
  • 2025 – 148,366 miles
  • 2024 – 144,025 miles
  • 2023 – 137,286 miles
  • 2022 – 124,572 miles
  • 2021 – 121,611 miles
  • 2020 – 118,637 miles
  • 2019 – 117,665 miles
  • 2018 – 115,728 miles
  • 2017 – 110,930 miles
  • 2016 – 101,065 miles
  • 2015 – 89,209 miles
  • 2014 – 77,071 miles
  • 2013 – 66,865 miles
  • 2012 – 54,912 miles
  • 2011 – 45,599 miles
  • 2010 – 35,156 miles
  • 2009 – 29,065 miles
  • 2008 – 17,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,602 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray attached

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,602 miles
    Test number
    514934903626
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray attached

  2. Fail158,602 miles (+10,236)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,602 miles
    Test number
    599597885957
    • Repaired at testFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray attached

  3. Pass148,366 miles (+4,341)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    148,366 miles
    Test number
    935951842440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low, worn on edges and has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  4. Pass144,025 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,025 miles
    Test number
    186965133747
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  5. Fail144,025 miles (+6,739)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,025 miles
    Test number
    894432104946
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  6. Pass137,286 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    137,286 miles
    Test number
    543614636725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail137,286 miles (+12,714)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,286 miles
    Test number
    170868673262
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass124,572 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,572 miles
    Test number
    289898625717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,611 miles (+2,974)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,611 miles
    Test number
    522335392497
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass118,637 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    118,637 miles
    Test number
    751335995313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,665 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,665 miles
    Test number
    249446865651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,728 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,728 miles
    Test number
    197522552123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,930 miles (+9,865)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,930 miles
    Test number
    642479899592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,065 miles (+11,856)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,065 miles
    Test number
    759911557881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,209 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,209 miles
    Test number
    297824815118
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass89,209 miles (+12,138)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,209 miles
    Test number
    825194515118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,071 miles (+10,206)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,071 miles
    Test number
    619762714119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    227491023471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail66,865 miles (+11,953)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    299645913451
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,912 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,912 miles
    Test number
    745956412126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,898 miles (+9,299)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,898 miles
    Test number
    146649202169
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass45,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,599 miles
    Test number
    605818271107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,599 miles (+10,443)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,599 miles
    Test number
    507938171108
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass35,156 miles (+6,091)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,156 miles
    Test number
    454227090153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,065 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,065 miles
    Test number
    194720249244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,064 miles (+11,160)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,064 miles
    Test number
    741188739228
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald inner edge

  27. Pass17,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,904 miles
    Test number
    612468228203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 RBB

Does LB51 RBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 RBB is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 RBB?
The MOT on LB51 RBB is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 RBB done?
LB51 RBB was recorded at 158,602 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 7,860 miles a year.
Has LB51 RBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 RBB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 RBB 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 LB51 RBB find?
LB51 RBB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; undertray attached.

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