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BMW X3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB54 AXAMOT history

LB54 AXA is a grey petrol BMW X3 first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2025
Mileage
106,539 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 AXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 AXA was last recorded at 106,539 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 4,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Oct 2018: 28,008 miles, lower than 74,997 miles on 1 Dec 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,454 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
4,085 miles
Average per year
5,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,539 miles
  • 2023 – 102,454 miles
  • 2022 – 97,715 miles
  • 2021 – 93,145 miles
  • 2020 – 85,699 miles
  • 2019 – 83,285 miles
  • 2018 – 28,008 miles
  • 2017 – 74,997 miles
  • 2016 – 71,772 miles
  • 2015 – 67,755 miles
  • 2014 – 62,324 miles
  • 2013 – 56,422 miles
  • 2012 – 51,522 miles
  • 2011 – 46,199 miles
  • 2010 – 40,853 miles
  • 2009 – 32,592 miles
  • 2008 – 26,307 miles
  • 2007 – 20,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,539 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front steering arm has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • ALL 4 ALLOY RIMS CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • ELEC WINDOWS WONT OPEN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • ENG OIL LEAK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front VENTED DISCS WORN/LIPPED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,539 miles (+4,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,539 miles
    Test number
    968180059312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,454 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,454 miles
    Test number
    932977345272
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,454 miles (+4,739)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,454 miles
    Test number
    491261798081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,715 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,715 miles
    Test number
    568710014088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play

  5. Fail97,714 miles (+4,569)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,714 miles
    Test number
    667268089389
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play

  6. Pass93,145 miles (+7,446)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,145 miles
    Test number
    987900246346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,699 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,699 miles
    Test number
    477141272638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,285 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,285 miles
    Test number
    738643018341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,272 miles (+55,264)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,272 miles
    Test number
    581485243945
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass28,008 miles (-46,989)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    28,008 miles
    Test number
    506604637698
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,997 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    557120505363
    • AdvisoryALL 4 ALLOY RIMS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryELEC WINDOWS WONT OPEN
    • AdvisoryENG OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS WORN/LIPPED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryREAR AXLE OIL LEAK

  12. Fail74,997 miles (+3,225)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    564395260022
    • FailureCentral Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD TO CANVASS 235/55/17H (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryALL 4 ALLOY RIMS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryELEC WINDOWS WONT OPEN
    • AdvisoryENG OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS WORN/LIPPED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN INNER /OUTER EDGES LIMITS (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryREAR AXLE OIL LEAK

  13. Pass71,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    813333788738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a worn inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail71,772 miles (+4,017)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    566477552072
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a worn inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass67,755 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,755 miles
    Test number
    541263499784
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Spring locating pad incomplete
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Seats & belts not tested due to items loaded

  16. Fail67,755 miles (+5,431)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,755 miles
    Test number
    803202485718
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Spring locating pad incomplete
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Seats & belts not tested due to items loaded

  17. Pass62,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,324 miles
    Test number
    359401034340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,324 miles (+5,902)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,324 miles
    Test number
    147671634335
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass56,422 miles (+4,900)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,422 miles
    Test number
    375177733388
    • NoteSlight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

  20. Pass51,522 miles (+5,323)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,522 miles
    Test number
    265045252351
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth the front brake discs have signs of wear

  21. Pass46,199 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,199 miles
    Test number
    619427041309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,853 miles
    Test number
    373743060337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,853 miles (+8,261)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,853 miles
    Test number
    721443060379
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  24. Pass32,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,592 miles
    Test number
    463775569381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,592 miles (+6,285)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,592 miles
    Test number
    634144869373
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass26,307 miles (+6,205)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,307 miles
    Test number
    202663258394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,102 miles
    Test number
    154044457390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 AXA

Does LB54 AXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 AXA expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 AXA?
The MOT on LB54 AXA expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 AXA done?
LB54 AXA was recorded at 106,539 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 5,299 miles a year.
Has LB54 AXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 AXA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 AXA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 AXA find?
LB54 AXA passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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