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BMW X3

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 CGUMOT history

LS05 CGU is a red diesel BMW X3 first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2023.

LS05 CGU red BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2024
Mileage
168,848 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 CGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 CGU was last recorded at 168,848 miles on 29 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2014: 80,371 miles, lower than 80,499 miles on 20 Nov 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
168,848 miles · 26 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,848 miles
  • 2020 – 154,866 miles
  • 2019 – 131,934 miles
  • 2018 – 109,876 miles
  • 2017 – 96,375 miles
  • 2016 – 89,651 miles
  • 2015 – 83,757 miles
  • 2014 – 80,371 miles
  • 2012 – 80,499 miles
  • 2011 – 76,118 miles
  • 2010 – 61,252 miles
  • 2009 – 48,845 miles
  • 2008 – 34,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,848 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm [outer ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryMultiple mechanical components have surface corossionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,848 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    168,848 miles
    Test number
    127057525620
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm [outer ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMultiple mechanical components have surface corossion

  2. Fail168,848 miles (+13,982)11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,848 miles
    Test number
    319401280130
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet wont open (3.1 (c))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm [outer ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMultiple mechanical components have surface corossion

  3. Pass154,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    154,866 miles
    Test number
    135028845824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail154,866 miles (+22,932)3 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,866 miles
    Test number
    677596792301
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,934 miles (+22,058)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,934 miles
    Test number
    390022160403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,876 miles
    Test number
    273825131077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,856 miles (+13,481)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,856 miles
    Test number
    777248035009
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass96,375 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,375 miles
    Test number
    550585299024
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail96,349 miles (+6,698)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,349 miles
    Test number
    613040019310
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass89,651 miles (+5,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,651 miles
    Test number
    357071456134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass83,757 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,757 miles
    Test number
    627918145090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,752 miles (+3,381)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,752 miles
    Test number
    777347445073
    • FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  13. Pass80,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,371 miles
    Test number
    276804314177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,371 miles (-128)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,371 miles
    Test number
    449924614182
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass80,499 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,499 miles
    Test number
    448505422415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,118 miles (+14,866)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    76,118 miles
    Test number
    869521421385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,252 miles (+12,407)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,252 miles
    Test number
    953205910336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,845 miles (+13,854)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,845 miles
    Test number
    714825019348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,991 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,991 miles
    Test number
    363082338381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,361 miles
    Test number
    231939228058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 CGU

Does LS05 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 CGU expired on 28 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 CGU?
The MOT on LS05 CGU expired on 28 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 CGU done?
LS05 CGU was recorded at 168,848 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2023, an average of 8,855 miles a year.
Has LS05 CGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 CGU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 CGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 CGU find?
LS05 CGU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 4 more.

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