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BMW X3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LB55 DXXMOT history

LB55 DXX is a blue petrol BMW X3 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2023
Mileage
125,956 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 DXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 DXX was last recorded at 125,956 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,951 miles · 5 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 125,956 miles
  • 2021 – 121,150 miles
  • 2020 – 117,764 miles
  • 2019 – 115,820 miles
  • 2018 – 104,113 miles
  • 2017 – 90,574 miles
  • 2016 – 72,353 miles
  • 2015 – 55,397 miles
  • 2014 – 50,141 miles
  • 2013 – 44,129 miles
  • 2012 – 38,185 miles
  • 2011 – 32,896 miles
  • 2010 – 23,758 miles
  • 2008 – 18,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,956 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,956 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,956 miles
    Test number
    714587049502
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail125,951 miles (+4,801)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,951 miles
    Test number
    565772556194
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass121,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,150 miles
    Test number
    809255870097
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,150 miles (+3,386)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,150 miles
    Test number
    744411448559
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,764 miles (+4)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,764 miles
    Test number
    246179383551
    • 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))
    • MinorRegistration 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail117,760 miles (+1,940)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,760 miles
    Test number
    252846291014
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass115,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,820 miles
    Test number
    241223508285
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail115,820 miles (+11,707)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,820 miles
    Test number
    447898541291
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass104,113 miles (+13,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,113 miles
    Test number
    374663860638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,574 miles (+18,221)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,574 miles
    Test number
    829252732200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,353 miles (+16,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,353 miles
    Test number
    762075621464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass55,397 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,397 miles
    Test number
    409068026698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,257 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,257 miles
    Test number
    844432412082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,141 miles (+6,012)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,141 miles
    Test number
    248192644370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,129 miles (+5,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,129 miles
    Test number
    779317613338
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass38,185 miles (+5,289)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,185 miles
    Test number
    128748722395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,896 miles (+4,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,896 miles
    Test number
    538207341366
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass28,418 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,418 miles
    Test number
    215805611025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,758 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,758 miles
    Test number
    990525000006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,138 miles
    Test number
    270567548398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 DXX

Does LB55 DXX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 DXX expired on 9 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 DXX?
The MOT on LB55 DXX expired on 9 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 DXX done?
LB55 DXX was recorded at 125,956 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 8,251 miles a year.
Has LB55 DXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 DXX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 DXX 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 LB55 DXX find?
LB55 DXX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; oil leak, but not excessive; vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights.

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