BMW X3
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LL05 BFNMOT history
LL05 BFN is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 16 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,963 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 171,963 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,057 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL05 BFN
- 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
- 16 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL05 BFN was last recorded at 171,963 miles on 12 Jul 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Jul 2024: 171,963 miles, lower than 171,968 miles on 11 Jul 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 171,968 miles · 11 Jul 2024
- Average per year
- 9,057 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 171,963 miles
- 2023 – 166,311 miles
- 2022 – 161,270 miles
- 2021 – 155,633 miles
- 2020 – 146,376 miles
- 2019 – 137,915 miles
- 2018 – 128,560 miles
- 2017 – 116,632 miles
- 2016 – 106,234 miles
- 2015 – 97,954 miles
- 2013 – 95,215 miles
- 2012 – 86,988 miles
- 2011 – 71,706 miles
- 2010 – 53,980 miles
- 2009 – 32,624 miles
- 2008 – 31,830 miles
- 2007 – 20,546 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,963 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear subframe slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,963 miles (-5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 171,963 miles
- Test number
- 185490710887
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail171,968 miles (+253)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,968 miles
- Test number
- 602652947038
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail171,715 miles (+5,404)1 dangerous1 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,715 miles
- Test number
- 332568830387
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass166,311 miles (+5,041)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 166,311 miles
- Test number
- 571286581681
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
Pass161,270 miles (+145)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 161,270 miles
- Test number
- 106492515696
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail161,125 miles (+5,492)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,125 miles
- Test number
- 546787882630
- MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass155,633 miles (+9,257)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 155,633 miles
- Test number
- 703670543070
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,376 miles (+8,461)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 146,376 miles
- Test number
- 158877187488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,915 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 137,915 miles
- Test number
- 140269829377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,915 miles (+9,355)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,915 miles
- Test number
- 416024374599
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass128,560 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 128,560 miles
- Test number
- 110174764829
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
Fail128,543 miles (+11,911)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,543 miles
- Test number
- 185039494955
- FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
Pass116,632 miles (+10,398)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 116,632 miles
- Test number
- 977600950474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,234 miles (+8,280)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 106,234 miles
- Test number
- 687650561493
- AdvisoryParking brake ratchet slightly worn
Pass97,954 miles (+2,739)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 97,954 miles
- Test number
- 457518765095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 95,215 miles
- Test number
- 829267983149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,215 miles (+8,227)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,215 miles
- Test number
- 958816883169
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass86,988 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 86,988 miles
- Test number
- 517797272160
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail86,988 miles (+15,282)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,988 miles
- Test number
- 949681072198
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,706 miles (+17,726)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 71,706 miles
- Test number
- 148002361164
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front brake discs worn
Pass53,980 miles (+21,356)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 53,980 miles
- Test number
- 272112460128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 32,624 miles
- Test number
- 624443169106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,624 miles (+794)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,624 miles
- Test number
- 234090169480
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Pass31,830 miles (+11,284)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 31,830 miles
- Test number
- 180579068219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 20,546 miles
- Test number
- 810667397263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL05 BFN
- Does LL05 BFN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL05 BFN expired on 11 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL05 BFN?
- The MOT on LL05 BFN expired on 11 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL05 BFN done?
- LL05 BFN was recorded at 171,963 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2024, an average of 9,057 miles a year.
- Has LL05 BFN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL05 BFN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL05 BFN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LL05 BFN find?
- LL05 BFN passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive.
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