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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 LVVMOT history

LB55 LVV is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,813 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LVV was last recorded at 159,813 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,809 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,813 miles
  • 2025 – 154,701 miles
  • 2023 – 154,668 miles
  • 2022 – 152,431 miles
  • 2021 – 149,235 miles
  • 2020 – 145,682 miles
  • 2019 – 141,667 miles
  • 2018 – 137,515 miles
  • 2017 – 130,381 miles
  • 2016 – 120,019 miles
  • 2015 – 105,656 miles
  • 2014 – 98,151 miles
  • 2013 – 89,434 miles
  • 2012 – 86,475 miles
  • 2011 – 75,962 miles
  • 2010 – 65,084 miles
  • 2009 – 53,505 miles
  • 2008 – 42,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,813 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,813 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,813 miles
    Test number
    408467987308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail159,809 miles (+5,108)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,809 miles
    Test number
    669723921108
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER RACKEND (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,701 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,701 miles
    Test number
    878894158307
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  4. Pass154,668 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,668 miles
    Test number
    869153018841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,431 miles (+3,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,431 miles
    Test number
    416985798366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,235 miles (+3,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,235 miles
    Test number
    878959578291
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  7. Pass145,682 miles (+4,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,682 miles
    Test number
    639041895908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass141,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,667 miles
    Test number
    825180631981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail141,667 miles (+4,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,667 miles
    Test number
    755135529156
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass137,515 miles (+7,134)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,515 miles
    Test number
    725307073514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,381 miles (+10,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,381 miles
    Test number
    998375320569
    • 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)

  12. Pass120,019 miles (+14,363)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,019 miles
    Test number
    154156913971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,656 miles (+7,505)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,656 miles
    Test number
    136768185171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,151 miles (+8,717)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,151 miles
    Test number
    406872574139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,434 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,434 miles
    Test number
    847157873185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,423 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,423 miles
    Test number
    197098103145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,475 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,475 miles
    Test number
    457255532408
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail86,475 miles (+10,513)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,475 miles
    Test number
    469515732396
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass75,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    599696931368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,962 miles (+10,878)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    389036931387
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass65,084 miles (+11,579)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,084 miles
    Test number
    320644740310
    • NoteAdvise engine oil leak level getting low
    • NoteAdvise tyre pressure monitoring light on
    • NoteAdvise washer level low

  22. Pass53,505 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,505 miles
    Test number
    842824249360
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail53,505 miles (+10,541)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,505 miles
    Test number
    684584049305
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail42,964 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,964 miles
    Test number
    542281358332
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass42,964 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,964 miles
    Test number
    972751958395
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB55 LVV

Does LB55 LVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LVV is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LVV?
The MOT on LB55 LVV is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 LVV done?
LB55 LVV was recorded at 159,813 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,604 miles a year.
Has LB55 LVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LVV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 LVV 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 LVV find?
LB55 LVV passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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