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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB54 ZHUMOT history

LB54 ZHU is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 18 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 222,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
222,133 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 ZHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 ZHU was last recorded at 222,133 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 6,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,448 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,685 miles
Average per year
10,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 222,133 miles
  • 2024 – 215,448 miles
  • 2023 – 210,699 miles
  • 2022 – 202,624 miles
  • 2021 – 196,019 miles
  • 2019 – 169,164 miles
  • 2018 – 159,619 miles
  • 2017 – 149,035 miles
  • 2016 – 132,182 miles
  • 2015 – 120,036 miles
  • 2014 – 108,313 miles
  • 2013 – 95,877 miles
  • 2012 – 84,501 miles
  • 2011 – 72,576 miles
  • 2010 – 62,124 miles
  • 2009 – 52,576 miles
  • 2008 – 43,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,133 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Undertrays & covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,133 miles (+6,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    222,133 miles
    Test number
    878193567035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  2. Pass215,448 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    215,448 miles
    Test number
    241907666036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail215,432 miles (+4,733)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,432 miles
    Test number
    939585938258
    • DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass210,699 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    210,699 miles
    Test number
    242016556308
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail210,695 miles (+8,071)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,695 miles
    Test number
    610410208743
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass202,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    202,624 miles
    Test number
    627613613924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail202,624 miles (+6,605)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,624 miles
    Test number
    382406364532
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass196,019 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    196,019 miles
    Test number
    879316543136
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail196,019 miles (+26,855)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,019 miles
    Test number
    467023029564
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass169,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,164 miles
    Test number
    579460484852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail169,164 miles (+9,545)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,164 miles
    Test number
    838431000775
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass159,619 miles (+10,584)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    159,619 miles
    Test number
    319910751891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass149,035 miles (+169)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    149,035 miles
    Test number
    367392989828
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scored by wiper

  14. Fail148,866 miles (+16,684)2 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,866 miles
    Test number
    720019652136
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scored by wiper

  15. Pass132,182 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,182 miles
    Test number
    373655405680
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scored

  16. Fail132,182 miles (+12,146)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,182 miles
    Test number
    851328050530
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scored

  17. Pass120,036 miles (+11,723)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,036 miles
    Test number
    567803185050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass108,313 miles (+105)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,313 miles
    Test number
    436371094007
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail108,208 miles (+12,331)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,208 miles
    Test number
    807926184090
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass95,877 miles (+11,376)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    139677273443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass84,501 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,501 miles
    Test number
    256399882046
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail84,501 miles (+11,925)3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,501 miles
    Test number
    966589782039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass72,576 miles (+10,452)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,576 miles
    Test number
    748341981072
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass62,124 miles (+9,548)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,124 miles
    Test number
    940165680098
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside+offside front suspension lower arms some movement in joints+ BUSHES

  25. Pass52,576 miles (+9,549)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,576 miles
    Test number
    873528269097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,027 miles
    Test number
    794088398008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 ZHU

Does LB54 ZHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 ZHU expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 ZHU?
The MOT on LB54 ZHU expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 ZHU done?
LB54 ZHU was recorded at 222,133 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 10,346 miles a year.
Has LB54 ZHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 ZHU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 ZHU 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 ZHU find?
LB54 ZHU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp.

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