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BMW X3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB54 SYJMOT history

LB54 SYJ is a blue petrol BMW X3 first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 163,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2026
Mileage
163,139 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 SYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 SYJ was last recorded at 163,139 miles on 25 Aug 2025, 2,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
160,222 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,917 miles
Average per year
8,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,139 miles
  • 2024 – 160,222 miles
  • 2023 – 153,411 miles
  • 2022 – 147,171 miles
  • 2021 – 144,216 miles
  • 2020 – 139,526 miles
  • 2019 – 137,295 miles
  • 2018 – 135,633 miles
  • 2017 – 128,369 miles
  • 2016 – 126,477 miles
  • 2015 – 110,671 miles
  • 2014 – 91,401 miles
  • 2013 – 80,016 miles
  • 2011 – 64,791 miles
  • 2010 – 41,336 miles
  • 2008 – 28,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,139 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass163,139 miles (+2,917)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    163,139 miles
    Test number
    622699266479
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass160,222 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    160,222 miles
    Test number
    976590574378
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail160,221 miles (+6,810)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,221 miles
    Test number
    983418964914
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass153,411 miles (+6,240)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,411 miles
    Test number
    767374087775
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Pass147,171 miles (+2,955)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,171 miles
    Test number
    259681331877
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass144,216 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,216 miles
    Test number
    909767614449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,526 miles (+2,231)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,526 miles
    Test number
    377572843905
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass137,295 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,295 miles
    Test number
    178741473965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,633 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,633 miles
    Test number
    511491511781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,369 miles (+1,892)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,369 miles
    Test number
    564907554555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,477 miles (+15,806)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,477 miles
    Test number
    141090332799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,671 miles (+19,270)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,671 miles
    Test number
    285506055017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,401 miles (+11,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,401 miles
    Test number
    997062364084
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edge
  14. Pass80,016 miles (+15,225)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,016 miles
    Test number
    755027133001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,791 miles (+10,178)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,791 miles
    Test number
    297539941340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,613 miles (+13,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,613 miles
    Test number
    186274601009
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass41,336 miles (+12,960)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,336 miles
    Test number
    383954200075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,376 miles
    Test number
    472320658498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB54 SYJ

Does LB54 SYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 SYJ expired on 24 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 SYJ?
The MOT on LB54 SYJ expired on 24 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 SYJ done?
LB54 SYJ was recorded at 163,139 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2025, an average of 8,073 miles a year.
Has LB54 SYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 SYJ has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 SYJ 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 LB54 SYJ find?
LB54 SYJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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