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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LR55 OVLMOT history

LR55 OVL is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LR55 OVL black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,721 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 OVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 OVL was last recorded at 130,721 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 5,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jan 2014: 35,266 miles, lower than 45,234 miles on 14 Sept 2012.

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
125,629 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,092 miles
Average per year
6,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,721 miles
  • 2025 – 125,629 miles
  • 2024 – 121,784 miles
  • 2023 – 115,718 miles
  • 2022 – 111,208 miles
  • 2021 – 107,025 miles
  • 2020 – 103,596 miles
  • 2019 – 97,426 miles
  • 2018 – 90,327 miles
  • 2017 – 82,886 miles
  • 2016 – 80,351 miles
  • 2014 – 55,268 miles
  • 2012 – 45,234 miles
  • 2011 – 38,241 miles
  • 2010 – 29,220 miles
  • 2009 – 25,811 miles
  • 2008 – 18,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,721 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Offside and Nearside (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

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.

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,721 miles (+5,092)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,721 miles
    Test number
    782266280089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Offside and Nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

  2. Pass125,629 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,629 miles
    Test number
    387100414972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,784 miles (+6,066)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,784 miles
    Test number
    342684113167
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass115,718 miles (+4,510)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,718 miles
    Test number
    879348871177
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,208 miles (+4,183)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,208 miles
    Test number
    721325777821
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass107,025 miles (+3,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,025 miles
    Test number
    267935433204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,596 miles
    Test number
    440981929864
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking and perishing

  8. Fail103,596 miles (+6,170)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,596 miles
    Test number
    800274449503
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking and perishing

  9. Pass97,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,426 miles
    Test number
    404522055384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,426 miles (+7,099)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,426 miles
    Test number
    830368541318
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass90,327 miles (+7,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,327 miles
    Test number
    852593811688
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 4mm
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads 3mm
    • AdvisoryHand brake high but not to stop

  12. Pass82,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,886 miles
    Test number
    548191439084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,886 miles (+2,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,886 miles
    Test number
    298820215751
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass80,351 miles (+5,988)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,351 miles
    Test number
    760903134450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,363 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,363 miles
    Test number
    366404977594
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail74,303 miles (+19,035)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,303 miles
    Test number
    792861347641
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,268 miles (+20,002)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,268 miles
    Test number
    108158124471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,266 miles (-9,968)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,266 miles
    Test number
    677047124048
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass45,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,234 miles
    Test number
    315658352293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,234 miles (+6,993)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,234 miles
    Test number
    855638552272
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass38,241 miles (+9,021)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,241 miles
    Test number
    699012551156
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres worn outer edges

  22. Pass29,220 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,220 miles
    Test number
    104515780023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,811 miles (+7,280)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,811 miles
    Test number
    481507509410
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass18,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,531 miles
    Test number
    492529608489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,531 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,531 miles
    Test number
    793705108354
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR55 OVL

Does LR55 OVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 OVL is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 OVL?
The MOT on LR55 OVL is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 OVL done?
LR55 OVL was recorded at 130,721 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,257 miles a year.
Has LR55 OVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 OVL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LR55 OVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 OVL find?
LR55 OVL passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both offside and nearside; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 4 more.

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