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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LB55 VUMMOT history

LB55 VUM is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
150,547 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VUM
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
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VUM was last recorded at 150,547 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 10,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,311 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,236 miles
Average per year
6,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,547 miles
  • 2024 – 140,311 miles
  • 2023 – 131,065 miles
  • 2022 – 124,935 miles
  • 2021 – 115,408 miles
  • 2020 – 108,762 miles
  • 2019 – 101,779 miles
  • 2018 – 94,940 miles
  • 2017 – 88,806 miles
  • 2016 – 84,727 miles
  • 2015 – 76,214 miles
  • 2013 – 69,429 miles
  • 2012 – 63,812 miles
  • 2011 – 59,114 miles
  • 2010 – 53,524 miles
  • 2009 – 36,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,547 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryEmissions readings high
  • AdvisoryFront Both sides brake backing plates insecure
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,547 miles (+10,236)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,547 miles
    Test number
    227873355866
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions readings high
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides brake backing plates insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,311 miles (+9,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,311 miles
    Test number
    900155253679
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass131,065 miles (+6,130)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,065 miles
    Test number
    440419759829
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,935 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,935 miles
    Test number
    925416985201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail124,933 miles (+9,525)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,933 miles
    Test number
    468021296015
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass115,408 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,408 miles
    Test number
    827942656773
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail115,408 miles (+6,646)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,408 miles
    Test number
    352152222626
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,762 miles (+6,983)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,762 miles
    Test number
    266529733854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,779 miles (+6,839)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,779 miles
    Test number
    156404331555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,940 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,940 miles
    Test number
    681073038617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,609 miles (+5,803)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,609 miles
    Test number
    108637637940
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass88,806 miles (+4,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,806 miles
    Test number
    486805317813
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  13. Pass84,727 miles (+8,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,727 miles
    Test number
    872395702861
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  14. Pass76,214 miles (+6,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,214 miles
    Test number
    949272954188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass69,429 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,429 miles
    Test number
    457942063244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,812 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,812 miles
    Test number
    466788352218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge

  17. Fail63,812 miles (+4,698)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,812 miles
    Test number
    896118452235
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge

  18. Pass59,114 miles (+5,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,114 miles
    Test number
    397086951211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass53,524 miles (+139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,524 miles
    Test number
    162665440222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail53,385 miles (+16,504)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,385 miles
    Test number
    272669930273
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,881 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,881 miles
    Test number
    242306239007
    • NoteNo smoke detected by smoke meter

Questions about LB55 VUM

Does LB55 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 VUM is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VUM?
The MOT on LB55 VUM is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 VUM done?
LB55 VUM was recorded at 150,547 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 6,799 miles a year.
Has LB55 VUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VUM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 VUM 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 VUM find?
LB55 VUM passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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