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BMW X3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB54 SZOMOT history

LB54 SZO is a silver petrol BMW X3 first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,105 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 SZO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 SZO was last recorded at 103,105 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 11,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,462 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,643 miles
Average per year
4,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,105 miles
  • 2024 – 91,462 miles
  • 2023 – 86,615 miles
  • 2022 – 83,592 miles
  • 2021 – 83,014 miles
  • 2019 – 80,098 miles
  • 2018 – 76,042 miles
  • 2017 – 72,519 miles
  • 2016 – 67,673 miles
  • 2015 – 62,132 miles
  • 2014 – 57,371 miles
  • 2013 – 51,684 miles
  • 2012 – 47,665 miles
  • 2010 – 42,843 miles
  • 2009 – 34,372 miles
  • 2008 – 25,148 miles
  • 2007 – 18,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,105 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Water

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,105 miles (+11,643)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,105 miles
    Test number
    386921502662
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass91,462 miles (+4,847)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,462 miles
    Test number
    547367717252
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Transfer box bush worn
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,615 miles
    Test number
    781359296107
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail86,615 miles (+976)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,615 miles
    Test number
    796724958276
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass85,639 miles (+2,047)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,639 miles
    Test number
    786334143012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut 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 front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,592 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,592 miles
    Test number
    906150240373
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail83,589 miles (+575)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,589 miles
    Test number
    642098537530
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass83,014 miles (+2,916)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,014 miles
    Test number
    545813099952
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass80,098 miles (+4,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,098 miles
    Test number
    272903007114
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass76,042 miles (+3,523)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,042 miles
    Test number
    315577694766
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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. Pass72,519 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,519 miles
    Test number
    793995009191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,673 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,673 miles
    Test number
    516081043202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,132 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,132 miles
    Test number
    526373335175
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail62,122 miles (+4,751)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,122 miles
    Test number
    265322135117
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass57,371 miles (+5,687)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,371 miles
    Test number
    259439614430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,684 miles
    Test number
    196879723101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,684 miles (+4,019)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,684 miles
    Test number
    957418723183
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass47,665 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,665 miles
    Test number
    645423922191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,843 miles (+8,471)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,843 miles
    Test number
    403797460149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass34,372 miles (+9,224)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    491578519191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,148 miles
    Test number
    954129828127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,148 miles (+7,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,148 miles
    Test number
    291328028166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass18,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,086 miles
    Test number
    932624317175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 SZO

Does LB54 SZO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 SZO is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 SZO?
The MOT on LB54 SZO is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 SZO done?
LB54 SZO was recorded at 103,105 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,569 miles a year.
Has LB54 SZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 SZO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 SZO 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 SZO find?
LB54 SZO passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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