BMW X3
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
LB55 LYOMOT history
LB55 LYO is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 202,776 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 202,776 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,783 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 LYO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 8 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 LYO was last recorded at 202,776 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 202,581 miles · 31 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 195 miles
- Average per year
- 10,783 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 202,776 miles
- 2024 – 189,039 miles
- 2023 – 174,116 miles
- 2022 – 167,273 miles
- 2020 – 161,800 miles
- 2019 – 154,072 miles
- 2018 – 149,556 miles
- 2017 – 144,690 miles
- 2016 – 128,336 miles
- 2015 – 114,935 miles
- 2014 – 99,241 miles
- 2013 – 82,357 miles
- 2012 – 65,201 miles
- 2011 – 47,941 miles
- 2010 – 32,568 miles
- 2009 – 28,781 miles
- 2008 – 20,143 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass202,776 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass202,776 miles (+195)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 202,776 miles
- Test number
- 932783236472
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail202,581 miles (+13,542)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,581 miles
- Test number
- 351708693178
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INSIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,039 miles (+220)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 189,039 miles
- Test number
- 174307102142
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail188,819 miles (+14,703)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,819 miles
- Test number
- 554080158604
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSeat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,116 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 174,116 miles
- Test number
- 273081772070
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Fail174,116 miles (+6,843)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,116 miles
- Test number
- 562871196997
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass167,273 miles (+5,473)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 167,273 miles
- Test number
- 620508663150
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,800 miles (+7,728)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 161,800 miles
- Test number
- 268487059476
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,072 miles (+4,516)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 154,072 miles
- Test number
- 701058648122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass149,556 miles (+4,866)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 149,556 miles
- Test number
- 858704659497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,690 miles (+16,354)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 144,690 miles
- Test number
- 702762090179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass128,336 miles (+13,401)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 128,336 miles
- Test number
- 237818171314
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Pass114,935 miles (+15,694)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 114,935 miles
- Test number
- 873234702895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,241 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 99,241 miles
- Test number
- 108977444288
- NoteOil leak
Fail99,240 miles (+16,883)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,240 miles
- Test number
- 248257344201
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- NoteOil leak
Pass82,357 miles (+17,156)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 82,357 miles
- Test number
- 478166653299
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteHandbrake ratchet becoming worn
Pass65,201 miles (+17,260)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 65,201 miles
- Test number
- 929679952233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,941 miles (+15,373)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 47,941 miles
- Test number
- 787056351286
- 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)
Pass32,568 miles (+3,787)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 32,568 miles
- Test number
- 194901070294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,781 miles (+8,638)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 28,781 miles
- Test number
- 193637629329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,143 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 20,143 miles
- Test number
- 184141838341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 LYO
- Does LB55 LYO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LYO is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 LYO?
- The MOT on LB55 LYO is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 LYO done?
- LB55 LYO was recorded at 202,776 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 10,783 miles a year.
- Has LB55 LYO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 LYO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB55 LYO 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 LYO find?
- LB55 LYO passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; oil leak, but not excessive.
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