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BMW X3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LR05 FVBMOT history

LR05 FVB is a blue petrol BMW X3 first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

LR05 FVB blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2025
Mileage
143,955 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 FVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 FVB was last recorded at 143,955 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 12,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,039 miles · 18 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
12,916 miles
Average per year
7,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,955 miles
  • 2023 – 131,039 miles
  • 2022 – 131,038 miles
  • 2021 – 128,977 miles
  • 2020 – 126,736 miles
  • 2019 – 112,442 miles
  • 2018 – 111,382 miles
  • 2017 – 105,492 miles
  • 2016 – 98,749 miles
  • 2015 – 91,662 miles
  • 2014 – 82,907 miles
  • 2013 – 74,247 miles
  • 2012 – 65,267 miles
  • 2010 – 46,946 miles
  • 2009 – 34,880 miles
  • 2008 – 26,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,955 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,955 miles (+12,916)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    143,955 miles
    Test number
    292523984235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,039 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,039 miles
    Test number
    630152158106
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,038 miles (+2,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    131,038 miles
    Test number
    759999924083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass128,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,977 miles
    Test number
    301342346165
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail128,976 miles (+2,240)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,976 miles
    Test number
    252696045463
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,736 miles (+14,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,736 miles
    Test number
    465742641430
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass112,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,442 miles
    Test number
    739307957473
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,442 miles (+1,060)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,442 miles
    Test number
    496239796847
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,382 miles
    Test number
    755886991903
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail111,382 miles (+5,890)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,382 miles
    Test number
    460684363086
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass105,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,492 miles
    Test number
    681958644322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,492 miles (+6,743)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,492 miles
    Test number
    554480522155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass98,749 miles (+7,087)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,749 miles
    Test number
    830112203972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,662 miles (+8,755)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,662 miles
    Test number
    799374235096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,907 miles (+26)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,907 miles
    Test number
    838021354084
    • NoteOil leak on cam cover
    • NoteUnable to check rear seatbelts

  16. Fail82,881 miles (+8,634)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,881 miles
    Test number
    755969744017
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak on cam cover
    • NoteUnable to check rear seatbelts

  17. Pass74,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,247 miles
    Test number
    557346843010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,247 miles (+8,980)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,247 miles
    Test number
    666366043035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass65,267 miles (+18,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,267 miles
    Test number
    257784842045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,946 miles (+12,066)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,946 miles
    Test number
    263011860045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,880 miles (+8,406)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,880 miles
    Test number
    320275249086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,474 miles
    Test number
    152436558487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,474 miles2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,474 miles
    Test number
    462714258001
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR
    • NoteNEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Questions about LR05 FVB

Does LR05 FVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 FVB expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 FVB?
The MOT on LR05 FVB expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 FVB done?
LR05 FVB was recorded at 143,955 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 7,018 miles a year.
Has LR05 FVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 FVB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 FVB 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 FVB find?
LR05 FVB passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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