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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

LR05 MHAMOT history

LR05 MHA is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

LR05 MHA black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
166,359 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MHA was last recorded at 166,359 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 3,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,003 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,356 miles
Average per year
7,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,359 miles
  • 2024 – 163,003 miles
  • 2023 – 158,431 miles
  • 2022 – 153,985 miles
  • 2021 – 149,372 miles
  • 2019 – 140,804 miles
  • 2018 – 133,583 miles
  • 2017 – 129,551 miles
  • 2016 – 124,950 miles
  • 2015 – 120,283 miles
  • 2014 – 106,639 miles
  • 2012 – 76,549 miles
  • 2010 – 50,479 miles
  • 2008 – 30,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,359 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak from crank rear main oil seal.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake operation is noisy and snatches.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake pads are getting low.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear number plate in poor condition.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,359 miles (+3,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,359 miles
    Test number
    507414563366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,003 miles (+4,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,003 miles
    Test number
    891283730560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass158,431 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,431 miles
    Test number
    896737253026
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail158,431 miles (+4,446)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,431 miles
    Test number
    705387669083
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass153,985 miles (+4,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,985 miles
    Test number
    126073837805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass149,372 miles (+8,568)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    149,372 miles
    Test number
    665932616062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,804 miles (+7,221)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,804 miles
    Test number
    320563300215
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass133,583 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,583 miles
    Test number
    792081179428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,551 miles
    Test number
    509942609828
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail129,550 miles (+4,600)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,550 miles
    Test number
    127232510829
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass124,950 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    124,950 miles
    Test number
    917532649608
    • AdvisoryOil leak from crank rear main oil seal.
    • AdvisoryParking brake operation is noisy and snatches.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are getting low.
    • AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition.

  12. Fail124,950 miles (+4,667)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,950 miles
    Test number
    902000362068
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cuts in tread area. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cuts in tread area. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low Aim is very low and adjuster is not working. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from crank rear main oil seal.
    • AdvisoryParking brake operation is noisy and snatches.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are getting low.
    • AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition.

  13. Pass120,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    120,283 miles
    Test number
    361515768183
    • AdvisoryCHIP IN FRONT WINDSCREEN
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERN POOR-CONDENSATION INSIDE UNIT

  14. Fail120,281 miles (+13,642)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,281 miles
    Test number
    179497738562
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCHIP IN FRONT WINDSCREEN
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERN POOR-CONDENSATION INSIDE UNIT

  15. Pass106,639 miles (+14,911)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,639 miles
    Test number
    299089344330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,728 miles (+15,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,728 miles
    Test number
    326282904039
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass76,549 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,549 miles
    Test number
    445355832304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail76,543 miles (+14,263)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,543 miles
    Test number
    605024332326
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,280 miles (+11,801)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,280 miles
    Test number
    357026802090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  20. Pass50,479 miles (+9,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,479 miles
    Test number
    294466250381
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall damaged

  21. Pass41,249 miles (+11,132)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,249 miles
    Test number
    350338100098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,117 miles
    Test number
    401052928113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 MHA

Does LR05 MHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 MHA expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MHA?
The MOT on LR05 MHA expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 MHA done?
LR05 MHA was recorded at 166,359 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 7,813 miles a year.
Has LR05 MHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MHA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 MHA 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 MHA find?
LR05 MHA passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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