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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM05 RFFMOT history

LM05 RFF is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 13 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LM05 RFF blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
163,587 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 RFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 RFF was last recorded at 163,587 miles on 11 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2026: 163,587 miles, lower than 164,605 miles on 4 Feb 2025.

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
164,605 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Average per year
7,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,587 miles
  • 2025 – 164,605 miles
  • 2024 – 164,215 miles
  • 2023 – 160,768 miles
  • 2022 – 156,345 miles
  • 2021 – 148,044 miles
  • 2020 – 142,231 miles
  • 2019 – 136,402 miles
  • 2018 – 127,004 miles
  • 2017 – 117,607 miles
  • 2016 – 109,477 miles
  • 2015 – 100,328 miles
  • 2014 – 92,989 miles
  • 2013 – 81,803 miles
  • 2012 – 70,330 miles
  • 2011 – 55,784 miles
  • 2010 – 40,261 miles
  • 2009 – 40,146 miles
  • 2008 – 30,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,587 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,587 miles (-1,018)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    163,587 miles
    Test number
    634616567204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,605 miles (+390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    164,605 miles
    Test number
    918440966445
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass164,215 miles (+3,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    164,215 miles
    Test number
    895978196729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass160,768 miles (+4,423)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,768 miles
    Test number
    877627686937
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,345 miles (+8,301)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    156,345 miles
    Test number
    184702219705
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass148,044 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,044 miles
    Test number
    514844060417
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail148,033 miles (+5,802)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,033 miles
    Test number
    267942903491
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,231 miles (+5,829)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,231 miles
    Test number
    751498795948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,402 miles (+9,398)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    136,402 miles
    Test number
    829876758181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,004 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    127,004 miles
    Test number
    930045325652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,884 miles (+9,277)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,884 miles
    Test number
    236856879378
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also evidence of brake disc overheating (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass117,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,607 miles
    Test number
    644086033635
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust knocks when starting vehicle and turning off

  13. Fail117,607 miles (+8,130)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,607 miles
    Test number
    838154338218
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust knocks when starting vehicle and turning off

  14. Pass109,477 miles (+9,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,477 miles
    Test number
    864563806521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass100,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,328 miles
    Test number
    167715835407
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail100,328 miles (+7,339)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,328 miles
    Test number
    609925635043
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass92,989 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,989 miles
    Test number
    447233744011
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail92,988 miles (+11,185)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,988 miles
    Test number
    859821344071
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass81,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,803 miles
    Test number
    989569643034
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail81,803 miles (+11,473)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,803 miles
    Test number
    187976243447
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  21. Pass70,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,330 miles
    Test number
    138794542074
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail70,330 miles (+14,546)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,330 miles
    Test number
    996684042026
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass55,784 miles (+15,523)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,784 miles
    Test number
    666678041013
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass40,261 miles (+115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,261 miles
    Test number
    701139240069
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass40,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,146 miles
    Test number
    771757459169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,146 miles (+9,650)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,146 miles
    Test number
    310766259144
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass30,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,496 miles
    Test number
    213841758195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 RFF

Does LM05 RFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 RFF is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 RFF?
The MOT on LM05 RFF is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 RFF done?
LM05 RFF was recorded at 163,587 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 7,518 miles a year.
Has LM05 RFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 RFF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LM05 RFF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM05 RFF find?
LM05 RFF passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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