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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LD05 FGGMOT history

LD05 FGG is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 9 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 195,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

LD05 FGG grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
195,285 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD05 FGG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD05 FGG was last recorded at 195,285 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 7,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,304 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,981 miles
Average per year
9,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,285 miles
  • 2025 – 187,304 miles
  • 2024 – 177,107 miles
  • 2023 – 168,987 miles
  • 2021 – 156,571 miles
  • 2020 – 144,840 miles
  • 2019 – 119,229 miles
  • 2018 – 106,159 miles
  • 2017 – 103,241 miles
  • 2016 – 101,979 miles
  • 2015 – 95,182 miles
  • 2014 – 86,378 miles
  • 2013 – 77,281 miles
  • 2012 – 67,849 miles
  • 2011 – 59,174 miles
  • 2010 – 49,206 miles
  • 2009 – 36,651 miles
  • 2008 – 33,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,285 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated POSSIBLY DRIVE SHAFT BOLTS LOOSE (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryFront undertray loose, under gearbox.
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Undertray not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,285 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    195,285 miles
    Test number
    312122797309
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated POSSIBLY DRIVE SHAFT BOLTS LOOSE (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront undertray loose, under gearbox.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Undertray not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail195,285 miles (+7,981)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,285 miles
    Test number
    953802516159
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated POSSIBLY DRIVE SHAFT BOLTS LOOSE (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront undertray loose, under gearbox.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Undertray not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass187,304 miles (+62)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    187,304 miles
    Test number
    400436141814
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated However does not allow ingress of dirt in (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front beam image slightly defective, however meets requirement
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail187,242 miles (+10,135)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,242 miles
    Test number
    258222693953
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass177,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    177,107 miles
    Test number
    747404103046
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail177,107 miles (+8,120)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,107 miles
    Test number
    684839541792
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass168,987 miles (+12,416)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    168,987 miles
    Test number
    483294031033
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass156,571 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    156,571 miles
    Test number
    164085282989
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail156,571 miles (+11,731)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,571 miles
    Test number
    574924890987
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,840 miles (+25,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,840 miles
    Test number
    181166127832
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass119,229 miles (+13,070)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,229 miles
    Test number
    646906037423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,159 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,159 miles
    Test number
    878614697774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,241 miles (+1,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,241 miles
    Test number
    178640859486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension & brake components rusted

  14. Pass101,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,979 miles
    Test number
    385966108996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail101,979 miles (+6,797)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,979 miles
    Test number
    816728345246
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass95,182 miles (+8,804)1 dangerous4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,182 miles
    Test number
    598200595014
    • DangerousInter/cooler pipe broken up insecure smoking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDiscs front and rear worn
    • NoteFront tyres 5mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 3 mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 4 mm

  17. Pass86,378 miles (+9,097)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,378 miles
    Test number
    325265194049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    627985903155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,281 miles (+9,432)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    246455303156
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass67,849 miles (+8,675)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,849 miles
    Test number
    308801492087
    • NoteAll four tyres on vehicle around 3mm
    • NoteSmall split in tread pattern n/s/r

  21. Pass59,174 miles (+9,968)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,174 miles
    Test number
    227791801108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,206 miles (+12,555)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,206 miles
    Test number
    164430900193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,651 miles
    Test number
    243678419466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,651 miles (+2,701)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,651 miles
    Test number
    594848419141
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass33,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,950 miles
    Test number
    292557328267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD05 FGG

Does LD05 FGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD05 FGG is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD05 FGG?
The MOT on LD05 FGG is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD05 FGG done?
LD05 FGG was recorded at 195,285 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 9,020 miles a year.
Has LD05 FGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD05 FGG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD05 FGG 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 LD05 FGG find?
LD05 FGG passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated possibly drive shaft bolts loose; central heat shield loose; front undertray loose, under gearbox., and 7 more.

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