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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

LS55 YFJMOT history

LS55 YFJ is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LS55 YFJ black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,962 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YFJ
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
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YFJ was last recorded at 153,962 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,382 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
580 miles
Average per year
7,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,962 miles
  • 2025 – 153,382 miles
  • 2024 – 151,987 miles
  • 2023 – 150,237 miles
  • 2022 – 148,044 miles
  • 2021 – 134,629 miles
  • 2020 – 128,019 miles
  • 2019 – 113,931 miles
  • 2018 – 104,134 miles
  • 2017 – 99,949 miles
  • 2016 – 95,709 miles
  • 2015 – 82,076 miles
  • 2014 – 70,206 miles
  • 2013 – 55,058 miles
  • 2012 – 43,849 miles
  • 2011 – 32,468 miles
  • 2010 – 28,087 miles
  • 2009 – 24,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,962 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Central exhaust heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryFront Both front brake caliper piston seals severly perished
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 calipers (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective rear differential mounting bushes perished
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySide mounted undertrays missing

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front and rear brake pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Shock absorber fluid leak on near side front components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,962 miles2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,962 miles
    Test number
    696979522241
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Central exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Both front brake caliper piston seals severly perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 calipers (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective rear differential mounting bushes perished
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide mounted undertrays missing

  2. Fail153,962 miles (+580)3 major2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,962 miles
    Test number
    824710363648
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Central exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Both front brake caliper piston seals severly perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 calipers (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective rear differential mounting bushes perished
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide mounted undertrays missing

  3. Pass153,382 miles (+1,395)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    153,382 miles
    Test number
    842453287623
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,987 miles
    Test number
    527432685549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail151,987 miles (+1,750)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,987 miles
    Test number
    184465307613
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,237 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,237 miles
    Test number
    769297779890
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Excessive travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail150,237 miles (+2,193)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,237 miles
    Test number
    100399839882
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Excessive travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass148,044 miles (+13,415)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,044 miles
    Test number
    881730959123
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass134,629 miles (+6,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,629 miles
    Test number
    495235702210
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Mountings for center exhaust heat shield (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass128,019 miles (+14,088)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    128,019 miles
    Test number
    929466931337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,931 miles (+9,797)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,931 miles
    Test number
    527901674401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,134 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,134 miles
    Test number
    846653884345
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryShock absorber fluid leak on near side front components

  13. Fail104,131 miles (+4,182)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,131 miles
    Test number
    613461067994
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryShock absorber fluid leak on near side front components

  14. Pass99,949 miles (+4,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,949 miles
    Test number
    301797062339
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass95,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,709 miles
    Test number
    517058519494
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail95,709 miles (+13,633)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,709 miles
    Test number
    707764900240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail82,076 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,076 miles
    Test number
    168588965420
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass82,076 miles (+11,870)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,076 miles
    Test number
    826518565002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,206 miles
    Test number
    439534574088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,206 miles (+15,148)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,206 miles
    Test number
    266603974085
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass55,058 miles (+11,209)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,058 miles
    Test number
    649593673020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBonnet saftey catch seized

  22. Pass43,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,849 miles
    Test number
    537105772050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,849 miles (+11,381)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,849 miles
    Test number
    118464972059
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass32,468 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,468 miles
    Test number
    816665771098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,087 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,087 miles
    Test number
    881174560051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,727 miles
    Test number
    791232679020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YFJ

Does LS55 YFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 YFJ is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YFJ?
The MOT on LS55 YFJ is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 YFJ done?
LS55 YFJ was recorded at 153,962 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,606 miles a year.
Has LS55 YFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YFJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 YFJ 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 YFJ find?
LS55 YFJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 15 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers poor; nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; central central exhaust heat shield loose, and 14 more.

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