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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM54 VDLMOT history

LM54 VDL is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

LM54 VDL black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2023
Mileage
171,312 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 VDL
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
22 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 VDL was last recorded at 171,312 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 14,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,934 miles · 23 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
14,378 miles
Average per year
9,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,312 miles
  • 2021 – 156,934 miles
  • 2020 – 145,502 miles
  • 2019 – 128,341 miles
  • 2018 – 115,456 miles
  • 2017 – 104,573 miles
  • 2016 – 101,997 miles
  • 2015 – 96,172 miles
  • 2014 – 89,717 miles
  • 2013 – 80,732 miles
  • 2012 – 73,697 miles
  • 2011 – 65,160 miles
  • 2010 – 56,888 miles
  • 2009 – 44,309 miles
  • 2008 – 34,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,312 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Central Under tray loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire not connected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Flexi brake hose securing clip missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,312 miles (+14,378)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    171,312 miles
    Test number
    649335828879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  2. Pass156,934 miles (+224)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,934 miles
    Test number
    510262567255
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Under tray loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning wire not connected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Flexi brake hose securing clip missing
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  3. Fail156,710 miles (+11,208)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,710 miles
    Test number
    718641084984
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Due to insecure suspension arm (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Outer securing bolt and badly worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Under tray loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning wire not connected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Flexi brake hose securing clip missing
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  4. Pass145,502 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,502 miles
    Test number
    427656999450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail145,500 miles (+17,159)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,500 miles
    Test number
    597411744000
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass128,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,341 miles
    Test number
    397304126171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,341 miles (+12,885)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,341 miles
    Test number
    654068387883
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,456 miles
    Test number
    945465815371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail115,456 miles (+10,883)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,456 miles
    Test number
    908240857368
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass104,573 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,573 miles
    Test number
    819951888193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,997 miles (+5,825)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,997 miles
    Test number
    292249821270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,172 miles (+6,455)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,172 miles
    Test number
    116028145075
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cut

  13. Pass89,717 miles (+8,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,717 miles
    Test number
    906996034037
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass80,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,732 miles
    Test number
    158784223068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail80,732 miles (+7,035)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,732 miles
    Test number
    919054423056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass73,697 miles (+45)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,697 miles
    Test number
    729592652065
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail73,652 miles (+8,492)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    509511852080
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass65,160 miles (+8,272)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,160 miles
    Test number
    505348441028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass56,888 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,888 miles
    Test number
    453934850087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail56,888 miles (+12,579)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,888 miles
    Test number
    594884250025
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass44,309 miles (+10,218)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,309 miles
    Test number
    992176319012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,091 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,091 miles
    Test number
    440316718097
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LM54 VDL

Does LM54 VDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 VDL expired on 22 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 VDL?
The MOT on LM54 VDL expired on 22 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 VDL done?
LM54 VDL was recorded at 171,312 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 9,240 miles a year.
Has LM54 VDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 VDL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 VDL 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 LM54 VDL find?
LM54 VDL passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm inner bush worn; parking brake lever worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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