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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 ZFRMOT history

LS05 ZFR is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 11 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 156,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

LS05 ZFR silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2024
Mileage
156,706 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 ZFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 ZFR was last recorded at 156,706 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 7,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,081 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,625 miles
Average per year
6,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,706 miles
  • 2021 – 149,081 miles
  • 2020 – 143,755 miles
  • 2019 – 141,525 miles
  • 2018 – 134,189 miles
  • 2017 – 124,241 miles
  • 2016 – 113,496 miles
  • 2015 – 107,223 miles
  • 2014 – 99,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,706 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear underside corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,706 miles7 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    156,706 miles
    Test number
    267872004323
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroded

  2. Fail156,706 miles (+7,625)1 repaired7 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,706 miles
    Test number
    988977345121
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroded

  3. Pass149,081 miles (+75)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,081 miles
    Test number
    345413206475
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroded

  4. Fail149,006 miles (+5,251)1 dangerous4 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,006 miles
    Test number
    815186644498
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp constantly on (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroded

  5. Pass143,755 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,755 miles
    Test number
    159421673747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber covers are insecure
    • AdvisoryHand brake travels a long way

  6. Fail143,752 miles (+2,227)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,752 miles
    Test number
    689107497380
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber covers are insecure

  7. Pass141,525 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,525 miles
    Test number
    292295532698
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber covers are insecure

  8. Fail141,523 miles (+7,334)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,523 miles
    Test number
    540324717739
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber covers are insecure

  9. Pass134,189 miles (+9,948)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    134,189 miles
    Test number
    147285351916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,241 miles (+10,745)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    124,241 miles
    Test number
    673034227961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,496 miles (+6,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,496 miles
    Test number
    226283526532
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass107,223 miles (+7,861)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,223 miles
    Test number
    405789190443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,362 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,362 miles
    Test number
    395297284265
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass99,362 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,362 miles
    Test number
    816447284295
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LS05 ZFR

Does LS05 ZFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 ZFR expired on 25 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 ZFR?
The MOT on LS05 ZFR expired on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 ZFR done?
LS05 ZFR was recorded at 156,706 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 6,922 miles a year.
Has LS05 ZFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 ZFR has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 ZFR 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 LS05 ZFR find?
LS05 ZFR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 7 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 10 more.

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