
BMW X3
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LM05 KDFMOT history
LM05 KDF is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,716 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 156,716 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,501 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 KDF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 KDF was last recorded at 156,716 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 156,716 miles · 29 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,501 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 156,716 miles
- 2021 – 154,609 miles
- 2020 – 151,787 miles
- 2019 – 150,268 miles
- 2018 – 148,131 miles
- 2017 – 145,643 miles
- 2016 – 143,532 miles
- 2015 – 140,934 miles
- 2014 – 137,008 miles
- 2013 – 135,294 miles
- 2011 – 114,484 miles
- 2010 – 105,126 miles
- 2009 – 84,842 miles
- 2008 – 67,349 miles
What the latest MOT found
- Advisory'Handbrake/Brake fluid' warning lamp illuminatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBrake fluid appears contaminated, dirtyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryCentre rear lamp does not illuminate with brake applicationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp slightly insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil deposits noted on steering rack gaiterRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySeveral areas corrosion evident (Suspension, braking, & steering components, chassis)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components from inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Brake fluid appears dirty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Fog lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Seat belt edge starting to fray
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,716 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 156,716 miles
- Test number
- 355297486713
- Advisory'Handbrake/Brake fluid' warning lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryBrake fluid appears contaminated, dirty
- AdvisoryCentre rear lamp does not illuminate with brake application
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp slightly insecure
- AdvisoryOil deposits noted on steering rack gaiter
- AdvisorySeveral areas corrosion evident (Suspension, braking, & steering components, chassis)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components from inspection
Fail156,716 miles (+2,107)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,716 miles
- Test number
- 169533371202
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory'Handbrake/Brake fluid' warning lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryBrake fluid appears contaminated, dirty
- AdvisoryCentre rear lamp does not illuminate with brake application
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp slightly insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre sidewall has deep cuts
- AdvisoryOil deposits noted on steering rack gaiter
- AdvisorySeveral areas corrosion evident (Suspension, braking, & steering components, chassis)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components from inspection
Pass154,609 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 154,609 miles
- Test number
- 853566091966
- AdvisoryBrake fluid appears dirty
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Lamp does not illuminate with brake application
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt edge starting to fray
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Door inner handle missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake discs quite heavily corroded & worn
- AdvisoryUnder trays & covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection
- AdvisoryVarious areas corrosion evident (coil springs, etc)
Fail154,609 miles (+2,822)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,609 miles
- Test number
- 788115641568
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure Broken (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid appears dirty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt edge starting to fray
- AdvisoryRear Brake discs quite heavily corroded & worn
- AdvisoryUnder trays & covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection
- AdvisoryVarious areas corrosion evident (coil springs, etc)
Pass151,787 miles (+1,519)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 151,787 miles
- Test number
- 176579592405
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,268 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 150,268 miles
- Test number
- 501971794539
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail150,268 miles (+2,137)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,268 miles
- Test number
- 618905500330
- DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass148,131 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 148,131 miles
- Test number
- 172720650925
- AdvisoryENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSTRUCTING TESTABLE ITEMS
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE VALVE PERISHED
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail148,131 miles (+2,488)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,131 miles
- Test number
- 878583805196
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSTRUCTING TESTABLE ITEMS
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE VALVE PERISHED
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass145,643 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 145,643 miles
- Test number
- 390348280629
- AdvisoryENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AND OBSTRUCTING A FULL INSPECTION OF TESTABLE ITEMS
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail145,643 miles (+2,111)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,643 miles
- Test number
- 133905669974
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AND OBSTRUCTING A FULL INSPECTION OF TESTABLE ITEMS
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass143,532 miles (+2,598)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 143,532 miles
- Test number
- 909660185277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,934 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 140,934 miles
- Test number
- 776036135028
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres cracking and have sidewall damage
Fail140,934 miles (+3,926)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,934 miles
- Test number
- 978905335034
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres cracking and have sidewall damage
Pass137,008 miles (+1,714)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 137,008 miles
- Test number
- 268020734095
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass135,294 miles (+20,810)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 135,294 miles
- Test number
- 818239583043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,484 miles (+77)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 114,484 miles
- Test number
- 327500181195
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear brake pad discs in an unservicable condition
Fail114,407 miles (+9,281)3 failures1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,407 miles
- Test number
- 477323671149
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake pad discs in an unservicable condition
- NoteRear brake pad discs in an unservicable condition
Pass105,126 miles (+20,284)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 105,126 miles
- Test number
- 624414070121
- NoteThere is a small ammout of blue smoke under acceleration conditions.
Fail84,842 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,842 miles
- Test number
- 862175379178
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass84,842 miles (+17,493)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 84,842 miles
- Test number
- 914075379162
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass67,349 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 67,349 miles
- Test number
- 422142988183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM05 KDF
- Does LM05 KDF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM05 KDF expired on 12 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 KDF?
- The MOT on LM05 KDF expired on 12 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM05 KDF done?
- LM05 KDF was recorded at 156,716 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 6,501 miles a year.
- Has LM05 KDF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 KDF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM05 KDF 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 LM05 KDF find?
- LM05 KDF passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 7 advisories: 'handbrake/brake fluid' warning lamp illuminated; brake fluid appears contaminated, dirty; centre rear lamp does not illuminate with brake application, and 4 more.
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