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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB55 WUWMOT history

LB55 WUW is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 164,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
164,715 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 WUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 WUW was last recorded at 164,715 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 4,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,243 miles · 8 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,472 miles
Average per year
8,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,715 miles
  • 2022 – 160,243 miles
  • 2021 – 156,346 miles
  • 2020 – 154,187 miles
  • 2019 – 149,840 miles
  • 2018 – 145,083 miles
  • 2017 – 139,554 miles
  • 2016 – 136,030 miles
  • 2015 – 122,286 miles
  • 2014 – 106,454 miles
  • 2013 – 89,859 miles
  • 2012 – 74,797 miles
  • 2011 – 61,042 miles
  • 2010 – 52,034 miles
  • 2009 – 41,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,715 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,715 miles (+4,472)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,715 miles
    Test number
    383488051590
    • 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))

  2. Pass160,243 miles (+3,897)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    160,243 miles
    Test number
    832907730148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    156,346 miles
    Test number
    237852716733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,344 miles (+2,157)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,344 miles
    Test number
    462632128789
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass154,187 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    154,187 miles
    Test number
    926721693324
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail154,182 miles (+4,342)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,182 miles
    Test number
    557077415979
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousBoth front shock absorbers have extremely weak damping effect .
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,840 miles (+4,757)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    149,840 miles
    Test number
    880880701567
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,083 miles (+5,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    145,083 miles
    Test number
    679926948318
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides shock absorer have weak damping affect
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass139,554 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    139,554 miles
    Test number
    845403585808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,030 miles (+13,744)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    136,030 miles
    Test number
    973278648501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,286 miles (+15,832)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,286 miles
    Test number
    445833745096
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass106,454 miles (+16,595)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    106,454 miles
    Test number
    728726344043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,859 miles
    Test number
    498246723087
    • 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)

  14. Fail89,855 miles (+15,058)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,855 miles
    Test number
    298316723036
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  15. Pass74,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,797 miles
    Test number
    185285822498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,797 miles (+13,755)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,797 miles
    Test number
    487464122075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass61,042 miles (+9,008)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,042 miles
    Test number
    369091821041
    • NoteCentre rear belt, unable to fully examine due to child seat
    • NoteNearside rear belt, unable to fully examine due to child seat
    • NoteOffside rear belt, unable to fully examine due to child seat

  18. Pass52,034 miles (+10,722)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,034 miles
    Test number
    161505820493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,312 miles
    Test number
    663295039036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 WUW

Does LB55 WUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 WUW expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 WUW?
The MOT on LB55 WUW expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 WUW done?
LB55 WUW was recorded at 164,715 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 8,786 miles a year.
Has LB55 WUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 WUW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 WUW 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 WUW find?
LB55 WUW passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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