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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LD56 FFGMOT history

LD56 FFG is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 174,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

LD56 FFG black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2024
Mileage
174,652 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 FFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 FFG was last recorded at 174,652 miles on 13 Oct 2023, 10,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2011: 18,325 miles, lower than 23,665 miles on 11 Sept 2010.

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
164,113 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
10,539 miles
Average per year
11,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,652 miles
  • 2022 – 164,113 miles
  • 2021 – 154,867 miles
  • 2020 – 146,362 miles
  • 2019 – 128,716 miles
  • 2018 – 111,127 miles
  • 2017 – 83,971 miles
  • 2016 – 80,848 miles
  • 2015 – 73,972 miles
  • 2014 – 64,050 miles
  • 2013 – 53,271 miles
  • 2012 – 42,071 miles
  • 2011 – 18,325 miles
  • 2010 – 23,665 miles
  • 2009 – 16,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,652 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake recorded low effort, adjustment or repair is required
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,652 miles (+10,539)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    174,652 miles
    Test number
    713819953367
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake recorded low effort, adjustment or repair is required
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass164,113 miles (+9,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,113 miles
    Test number
    629115275598
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass154,867 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    154,867 miles
    Test number
    646768322901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,362 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,362 miles
    Test number
    851713955651
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch release bearing noisy, dual mass flywheel noisy and clutch worn
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  5. Fail146,358 miles (+17,642)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,358 miles
    Test number
    315828240452
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinks excessively and feels spongy (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs badly scored
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch release bearing noisy, dual mass flywheel noisy and clutch worn
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp indicates a fault
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass128,716 miles (+17,589)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,716 miles
    Test number
    731602980075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,127 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,127 miles
    Test number
    402768215881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,423 miles (+26,452)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,423 miles
    Test number
    921573286971
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Pass83,971 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,971 miles
    Test number
    489451350254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,848 miles
    Test number
    935662929603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,848 miles (+6,876)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,848 miles
    Test number
    112842320016
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass73,972 miles (+9,922)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,972 miles
    Test number
    854229761019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,050 miles (+10,779)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,050 miles
    Test number
    948987564295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,271 miles (+150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,271 miles
    Test number
    506933473257
    • NoteSlight movement in both front lower suspension tie bar rubber bushes

  15. Fail53,121 miles (+11,050)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,121 miles
    Test number
    299729263287
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight movement in both front lower suspension tie bar rubber bushes

  16. Pass42,071 miles (+23,746)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,071 miles
    Test number
    169345562285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,325 miles (-5,340)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,325 miles
    Test number
    528243241241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,665 miles (+7,405)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,665 miles
    Test number
    600804450267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,260 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,260 miles
    Test number
    194702979235
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass16,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,260 miles
    Test number
    342592179462
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LD56 FFG

Does LD56 FFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 FFG expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 FFG?
The MOT on LD56 FFG expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 FFG done?
LD56 FFG was recorded at 174,652 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 11,284 miles a year.
Has LD56 FFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 FFG has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LD56 FFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD56 FFG find?
LD56 FFG passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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