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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS55 NWVMOT history

LS55 NWV is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 23 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 176,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LS55 NWV silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
176,091 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 NWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 NWV was last recorded at 176,091 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 9,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,170 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,921 miles
Average per year
8,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,091 miles
  • 2025 – 166,170 miles
  • 2024 – 153,070 miles
  • 2023 – 142,695 miles
  • 2022 – 138,566 miles
  • 2021 – 135,118 miles
  • 2020 – 130,107 miles
  • 2019 – 125,964 miles
  • 2018 – 120,152 miles
  • 2017 – 114,353 miles
  • 2016 – 108,384 miles
  • 2015 – 102,954 miles
  • 2014 – 91,385 miles
  • 2013 – 79,690 miles
  • 2012 – 66,773 miles
  • 2011 – 56,771 miles
  • 2010 – 47,543 miles
  • 2009 – 36,633 miles
  • 2008 – 32,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,091 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,091 miles (+9,921)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    176,091 miles
    Test number
    689271166352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass166,170 miles (+13,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,170 miles
    Test number
    313754090569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass153,070 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,070 miles
    Test number
    108304556178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail153,064 miles (+10,369)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,064 miles
    Test number
    147904383623
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass142,695 miles (+4,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,695 miles
    Test number
    313102136442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,566 miles (+3,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,566 miles
    Test number
    526732286102
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre slightly perished in tread
    • AdvisoryRear shock rusty

  7. Pass135,118 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,118 miles
    Test number
    570530638375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail135,118 miles (+5,011)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,118 miles
    Test number
    298602738333
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,107 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,107 miles
    Test number
    166715681407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,964 miles (+5,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,964 miles
    Test number
    527165877556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front splash plate behind disc loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass120,152 miles (+5,799)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,152 miles
    Test number
    778872806854
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass114,353 miles (+5,969)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,353 miles
    Test number
    181375181555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,384 miles
    Test number
    968678191494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,384 miles (+5,430)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,384 miles
    Test number
    136353600735
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass102,954 miles (+11,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,954 miles
    Test number
    677850785106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass91,385 miles (+11,695)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,385 miles
    Test number
    965846694197
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S/R bumpstop split
    • NoteO/S/R bumpstop splitting

  17. Pass79,690 miles (+12,917)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,690 miles
    Test number
    398560513424
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake disc's lipped
    • NoteN/s/r bumpstop split

  18. Pass66,773 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,773 miles
    Test number
    265311252427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,480 miles (+9,709)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,480 miles
    Test number
    525233242152
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  20. Pass56,771 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,771 miles
    Test number
    237929251150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,641 miles (+9,098)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,641 miles
    Test number
    505775651168
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass47,543 miles (+10,910)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,543 miles
    Test number
    153007450199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,633 miles (+4,348)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,633 miles
    Test number
    742325459175
    • NoteAll tyres low on edges
    • NoteEmissions too clean to be read

  24. Pass32,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,285 miles
    Test number
    310844428396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 NWV

Does LS55 NWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 NWV is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 NWV?
The MOT on LS55 NWV is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 NWV done?
LS55 NWV was recorded at 176,091 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,036 miles a year.
Has LS55 NWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 NWV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 NWV 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 LS55 NWV find?
LS55 NWV passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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