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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

LB56 LRXMOT history

LB56 LRX is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 167,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
167,651 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LRX
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
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LRX was last recorded at 167,651 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 2,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Nov 2010: 15,450 miles, lower than 21,305 miles on 7 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,289 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,362 miles
Average per year
9,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,651 miles
  • 2024 – 165,289 miles
  • 2023 – 155,086 miles
  • 2022 – 136,979 miles
  • 2021 – 128,063 miles
  • 2020 – 123,354 miles
  • 2019 – 112,937 miles
  • 2018 – 105,496 miles
  • 2017 – 97,096 miles
  • 2016 – 87,241 miles
  • 2015 – 75,743 miles
  • 2014 – 66,695 miles
  • 2013 – 55,998 miles
  • 2012 – 46,783 miles
  • 2011 – 34,458 miles
  • 2010 – 15,450 miles
  • 2009 – 21,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,651 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,651 miles (+2,362)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    167,651 miles
    Test number
    546480018945
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,289 miles (+10,203)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    165,289 miles
    Test number
    775719663003
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,086 miles (+18,107)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    155,086 miles
    Test number
    998606337861
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  4. Pass136,979 miles (+8,916)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,979 miles
    Test number
    826787517780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,063 miles
    Test number
    138446284381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,063 miles (+4,709)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,063 miles
    Test number
    198491550387
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,354 miles (+10,417)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,354 miles
    Test number
    222455410018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,937 miles (+7,441)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,937 miles
    Test number
    802829098370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,496 miles (+8,400)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,496 miles
    Test number
    822084523055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,096 miles (+9,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,096 miles
    Test number
    874526015576
    • AdvisoryLower under tray and top covers fitted

  11. Pass87,241 miles (+11,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,241 miles
    Test number
    987457769350
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass75,743 miles (+9,048)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,743 miles
    Test number
    388170725124
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass66,695 miles (+10,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,695 miles
    Test number
    138594404219
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass55,998 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,998 miles
    Test number
    185507343279
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail55,998 miles (+9,215)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,998 miles
    Test number
    116907143228
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass46,783 miles (+12,325)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,783 miles
    Test number
    626071132389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • Note*RUN FLAT/TYRE PRESURE WARNING LIGHT ON*
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres have slightly damaged sidewall

  17. Pass34,458 miles (+19,008)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,458 miles
    Test number
    948146871284
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass15,450 miles (-5,855)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    15,450 miles
    Test number
    434983830459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted nearside rear seat belt unable to check properly
    • NoteNail in tread nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass21,305 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,305 miles
    Test number
    242047429453
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB56 LRX

Does LB56 LRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LRX expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LRX?
The MOT on LB56 LRX expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LRX done?
LB56 LRX was recorded at 167,651 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 9,015 miles a year.
Has LB56 LRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LRX has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 LRX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 LRX find?
LB56 LRX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer, and 4 more.

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