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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS55 VLOMOT history

LS55 VLO is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

LS55 VLO black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,200 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VLO was last recorded at 126,200 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 3,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,217 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,983 miles
Average per year
6,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,200 miles
  • 2024 – 122,217 miles
  • 2023 – 110,020 miles
  • 2022 – 105,546 miles
  • 2021 – 100,546 miles
  • 2020 – 95,486 miles
  • 2019 – 92,382 miles
  • 2018 – 88,589 miles
  • 2017 – 82,925 miles
  • 2016 – 76,350 miles
  • 2015 – 66,812 miles
  • 2014 – 59,699 miles
  • 2013 – 44,702 miles
  • 2012 – 17,509 miles
  • 2011 – 15,394 miles
  • 2010 – 13,095 miles
  • 2009 – 10,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,200 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,200 miles (+3,983)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,200 miles
    Test number
    932263664832
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass122,217 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,217 miles
    Test number
    915684715073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail122,194 miles (+3,719)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,194 miles
    Test number
    578242568308
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass118,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,475 miles
    Test number
    846942970591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,475 miles (+8,455)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,475 miles
    Test number
    277004734028
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass110,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,020 miles
    Test number
    943458562118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,020 miles (+4,474)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,020 miles
    Test number
    376825800542
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,546 miles (+5,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,546 miles
    Test number
    565901626712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,546 miles (+5,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,546 miles
    Test number
    807613901342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,486 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,486 miles
    Test number
    851309856281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,382 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    92,382 miles
    Test number
    473121065663
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDash warning lights on

  12. Fail92,382 miles (+3,793)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,382 miles
    Test number
    841947100824
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDash warning lights on

  13. Pass88,589 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,589 miles
    Test number
    221327708611
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on edges

  14. Fail88,578 miles (+5,653)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,578 miles
    Test number
    476202170773
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on edges

  15. Pass82,925 miles (+6,575)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,925 miles
    Test number
    736612340668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,350 miles (+9,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,350 miles
    Test number
    535625117362
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass66,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,812 miles
    Test number
    569528305117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Fail66,812 miles (+7,113)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,812 miles
    Test number
    706608005123
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass59,699 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,699 miles
    Test number
    647465004116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,535 miles (+14,833)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,535 miles
    Test number
    265760304407
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass44,702 miles (+27,193)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,702 miles
    Test number
    579389043114
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall kerb damaged but cords not exposed

  22. Pass17,509 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,509 miles
    Test number
    159530792472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,394 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,394 miles
    Test number
    866977231131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,095 miles
    Test number
    363008830144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail13,095 miles (+2,405)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,095 miles
    Test number
    190858930128
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass10,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,690 miles
    Test number
    214075329100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VLO

Does LS55 VLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VLO is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VLO?
The MOT on LS55 VLO is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VLO done?
LS55 VLO was recorded at 126,200 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 6,753 miles a year.
Has LS55 VLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VLO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 VLO 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 VLO find?
LS55 VLO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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