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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB54 HFWMOT history

LB54 HFW is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2026
Mileage
113,299 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 HFW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 HFW was last recorded at 113,299 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2024: 101,936 miles, lower than 121,241 miles on 17 Feb 2024.

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
113,171 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
4,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,299 miles
  • 2024 – 101,936 miles
  • 2023 – 92,940 miles
  • 2022 – 91,962 miles
  • 2020 – 87,268 miles
  • 2019 – 87,183 miles
  • 2018 – 86,945 miles
  • 2016 – 84,915 miles
  • 2015 – 84,518 miles
  • 2014 – 83,959 miles
  • 2013 – 83,513 miles
  • 2012 – 82,946 miles
  • 2011 – 75,527 miles
  • 2010 – 66,019 miles
  • 2009 – 54,038 miles
  • 2008 – 43,787 miles
  • 2007 – 30,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,299 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,299 miles (+128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,299 miles
    Test number
    584779695550
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail113,171 miles (+11,235)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,171 miles
    Test number
    407501705847
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass101,936 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,936 miles
    Test number
    563446012360
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail101,936 miles (-19,305)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,936 miles
    Test number
    439400688329
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail121,241 miles (+20,583)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,241 miles
    Test number
    179105659834
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail100,658 miles (+7,718)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,658 miles
    Test number
    386854424545
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass92,940 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,940 miles
    Test number
    756733376621
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail92,939 miles (+977)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,939 miles
    Test number
    727935363898
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top ball joint split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass91,962 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,962 miles
    Test number
    807619551390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,947 miles (+4,679)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,947 miles
    Test number
    794636559518
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass87,268 miles (+85)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,268 miles
    Test number
    354149655334
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass87,183 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,183 miles
    Test number
    629556706976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,945 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,945 miles
    Test number
    684664457985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,740 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,740 miles
    Test number
    997979765598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,915 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,915 miles
    Test number
    391320268291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,518 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,518 miles
    Test number
    334218528840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,959 miles (+446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,959 miles
    Test number
    595336354317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
  18. Pass83,513 miles (+567)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,513 miles
    Test number
    516580943399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass82,946 miles (+7,419)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    407990242469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,527 miles (+9,508)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,527 miles
    Test number
    457940921474
    • NoteUnder trays fitted
  21. Pass66,019 miles (+11,981)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,019 miles
    Test number
    430283740481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,038 miles (+10,251)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,038 miles
    Test number
    394944529302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass43,787 miles (+13,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,787 miles
    Test number
    831187548313
    • 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)
  24. Pass30,433 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,433 miles
    Test number
    653105027393
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LB54 HFW

Does LB54 HFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 HFW expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 HFW?
The MOT on LB54 HFW expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 HFW done?
LB54 HFW was recorded at 113,299 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 4,768 miles a year.
Has LB54 HFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 HFW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 HFW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 HFW find?
LB54 HFW passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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