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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 PUUMOT history

LB55 PUU is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 201,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2024
Mileage
201,349 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 PUU was last recorded at 201,349 miles on 11 Mar 2023, 13,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,253 miles · 19 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
13,096 miles
Average per year
10,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 201,349 miles
  • 2022 – 188,253 miles
  • 2021 – 174,918 miles
  • 2020 – 164,374 miles
  • 2019 – 149,828 miles
  • 2018 – 136,512 miles
  • 2017 – 125,332 miles
  • 2016 – 115,176 miles
  • 2015 – 105,454 miles
  • 2014 – 95,009 miles
  • 2013 – 87,517 miles
  • 2011 – 71,754 miles
  • 2010 – 62,240 miles
  • 2009 – 49,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,349 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake only just meet required performance

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,349 miles (+13,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    201,349 miles
    Test number
    731531856694
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass188,253 miles (+13,335)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    188,253 miles
    Test number
    318755300608
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the front bush , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,918 miles (+10,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    174,918 miles
    Test number
    299746708668
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass164,374 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    164,374 miles
    Test number
    334486685405
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail164,373 miles (+14,545)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,373 miles
    Test number
    438302811251
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,828 miles (+472)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    149,828 miles
    Test number
    788009416629
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meet required performance

  7. Fail149,356 miles (+12,844)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,356 miles
    Test number
    428430353251
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meet required performance

  8. Pass136,512 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    136,512 miles
    Test number
    328333825533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,502 miles (+11,170)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,502 miles
    Test number
    636543310791
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm (2.5.B.2b)

  10. Pass125,332 miles (+10,156)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,332 miles
    Test number
    104667940544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,176 miles (+9,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,176 miles
    Test number
    461248580318
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass105,454 miles (+10,445)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,454 miles
    Test number
    356172875020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,009 miles (+7,492)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,009 miles
    Test number
    289509764031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteUneven wear to both reat tyres on inside edge

  14. Pass87,517 miles (+15,763)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,517 miles
    Test number
    948758873063
    • NoteNail in nsr tyre

  15. Pass71,754 miles (+297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,754 miles
    Test number
    727550691015
    • 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)

  16. Fail71,457 miles (+9,217)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,457 miles
    Test number
    865863081072
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  17. Pass62,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,240 miles
    Test number
    352999170063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,240 miles (+13,087)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,240 miles
    Test number
    553747070044
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass49,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,153 miles
    Test number
    682539479041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB55 PUU

Does LB55 PUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 PUU expired on 19 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PUU?
The MOT on LB55 PUU expired on 19 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 PUU done?
LB55 PUU was recorded at 201,349 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2023, an average of 10,891 miles a year.
Has LB55 PUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PUU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LB55 PUU 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 PUU find?
LB55 PUU passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front and rear, and 1 more.

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