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BMW X3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LR05 CTUMOT history

LR05 CTU is a grey petrol BMW X3 first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

LR05 CTU grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
140,852 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 CTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 CTU was last recorded at 140,852 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 9,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,773 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
9,079 miles
Average per year
7,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,852 miles
  • 2024 – 131,773 miles
  • 2022 – 117,774 miles
  • 2021 – 107,441 miles
  • 2020 – 100,679 miles
  • 2019 – 92,592 miles
  • 2018 – 86,056 miles
  • 2017 – 78,315 miles
  • 2016 – 67,621 miles
  • 2015 – 58,793 miles
  • 2014 – 50,340 miles
  • 2013 – 39,917 miles
  • 2012 – 35,723 miles
  • 2011 – 31,815 miles
  • 2010 – 26,779 miles
  • 2009 – 22,494 miles
  • 2008 – 18,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,852 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,852 miles (+9,079)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    140,852 miles
    Test number
    204686456566
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,773 miles (+13,999)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,773 miles
    Test number
    907361666505
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass117,774 miles (+10,333)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,774 miles
    Test number
    270104543534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,441 miles
    Test number
    806792542511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,441 miles (+6,762)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,441 miles
    Test number
    726603041757
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass100,679 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    100,679 miles
    Test number
    212162594828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail100,632 miles (+8,040)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,632 miles
    Test number
    666695305204
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass92,592 miles (+6,536)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    92,592 miles
    Test number
    468824509927
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,056 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,056 miles
    Test number
    694054391704
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail86,054 miles (+7,739)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,054 miles
    Test number
    960212295039
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear inner sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass78,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,315 miles
    Test number
    251417938934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  12. Fail78,315 miles (+10,694)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,315 miles
    Test number
    727045541726
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  13. Pass67,621 miles (+8,828)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,621 miles
    Test number
    593267537368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    956321685197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,793 miles (+8,453)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    259111185429
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail50,340 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,340 miles
    Test number
    297638284452
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass50,340 miles (+10,423)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,340 miles
    Test number
    416568684105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,917 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,917 miles
    Test number
    225341493476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,723 miles (+3,908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,723 miles
    Test number
    519013292129
    • 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)

  20. Pass31,815 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,815 miles
    Test number
    798611501255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,779 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,779 miles
    Test number
    241920760197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,494 miles
    Test number
    840090479171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,494 miles (+4,110)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,494 miles
    Test number
    902170079155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass18,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,384 miles
    Test number
    104256988409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 CTU

Does LR05 CTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 CTU expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 CTU?
The MOT on LR05 CTU expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 CTU done?
LR05 CTU was recorded at 140,852 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 7,009 miles a year.
Has LR05 CTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 CTU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 CTU 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 LR05 CTU find?
LR05 CTU passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front.

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