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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS55 VLVMOT history

LS55 VLV is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2024.

LS55 VLV black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
147,953 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VLV
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
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VLV was last recorded at 147,953 miles on 28 Sept 2024, 7,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
140,160 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7,793 miles
Average per year
7,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,953 miles
  • 2023 – 140,160 miles
  • 2022 – 132,773 miles
  • 2021 – 127,839 miles
  • 2020 – 123,383 miles
  • 2019 – 120,389 miles
  • 2018 – 114,357 miles
  • 2017 – 108,810 miles
  • 2016 – 97,370 miles
  • 2015 – 89,296 miles
  • 2014 – 80,055 miles
  • 2013 – 71,600 miles
  • 2011 – 58,434 miles
  • 2010 – 50,175 miles
  • 2009 – 38,776 miles
  • 2008 – 28,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,953 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,953 miles (+7,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,953 miles
    Test number
    443687746447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass140,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,160 miles
    Test number
    691603394852
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail140,160 miles (+7,387)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,160 miles
    Test number
    571526703699
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass132,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,773 miles
    Test number
    958242016803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,773 miles (+4,934)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,773 miles
    Test number
    290298686417
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  6. Pass127,839 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,839 miles
    Test number
    564646491421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,383 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,383 miles
    Test number
    833068948072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,389 miles (+6,032)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,389 miles
    Test number
    533355895071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,357 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,357 miles
    Test number
    963819278261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,810 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,810 miles
    Test number
    805877811407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,979 miles (+9,609)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,979 miles
    Test number
    725231998064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,370 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,370 miles
    Test number
    622213155328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,296 miles (+9,241)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,296 miles
    Test number
    166775685133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,055 miles (+8,455)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,055 miles
    Test number
    455983054104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,600 miles (+13,166)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,600 miles
    Test number
    937379523143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,434 miles (+8,259)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,434 miles
    Test number
    299872521331
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass50,175 miles (+11,399)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,175 miles
    Test number
    571506230357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,776 miles (+10,016)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,776 miles
    Test number
    590151539367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,760 miles
    Test number
    481133438418
    • 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)

Questions about LS55 VLV

Does LS55 VLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VLV expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VLV?
The MOT on LS55 VLV expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VLV done?
LS55 VLV was recorded at 147,953 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2024, an average of 7,528 miles a year.
Has LS55 VLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VLV has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 VLV 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 VLV find?
LS55 VLV passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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