
BMW X3
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
LX54 OPTMOT history
LX54 OPT is a blue petrol BMW X3 first used on 11 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 185,270 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 185,270 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,854 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX54 OPT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 11 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX54 OPT was last recorded at 185,270 miles on 26 Sept 2023, 6,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 178,898 miles · 26 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,372 miles
- Average per year
- 9,854 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 185,270 miles
- 2022 – 178,898 miles
- 2021 – 171,741 miles
- 2020 – 163,705 miles
- 2019 – 154,649 miles
- 2018 – 146,448 miles
- 2017 – 129,558 miles
- 2016 – 114,658 miles
- 2015 – 103,816 miles
- 2014 – 91,008 miles
- 2013 – 79,405 miles
- 2012 – 65,472 miles
- 2011 – 59,103 miles
- 2010 – 51,522 miles
- 2009 – 44,108 miles
- 2007 – 28,795 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Fue cap sealing washer is slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Long travel to parking brake lever
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Two sections centre rear stop lamp are not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,270 miles (+6,372)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 185,270 miles
- Test number
- 945711487475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,898 miles (+7,157)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 178,898 miles
- Test number
- 550294320271
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass171,741 miles (+8,036)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 171,741 miles
- Test number
- 939057407316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,705 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 163,705 miles
- Test number
- 176892623240
- Advisory1/3 rear centre stoplight not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake lever
- AdvisoryRear tyres approx. 3-4mm
Fail163,700 miles (+9,051)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,700 miles
- Test number
- 490336929634
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Advisory1/3 rear centre stoplight not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake lever
- AdvisoryRear tyres approx. 3-4mm
Pass154,649 miles (+549)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 154,649 miles
- Test number
- 656699529568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,100 miles (+7,652)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,100 miles
- Test number
- 158400986966
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass146,448 miles (+16,890)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 146,448 miles
- Test number
- 226002128977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,558 miles (+192)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 129,558 miles
- Test number
- 209123519602
- AdvisoryFue cap sealing washer is slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryLong travel to parking brake lever
- AdvisoryTwo sections centre rear stop lamp are not working
Fail129,366 miles (+14,708)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,366 miles
- Test number
- 509966479744
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated Damaged (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine Management Light is on
- AdvisoryFue cap sealing washer is slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryLong travel to parking brake lever
- AdvisoryTwo sections centre rear stop lamp are not working
Pass114,658 miles (+10,842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 114,658 miles
- Test number
- 819308549447
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass103,816 miles (+12,808)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 103,816 miles
- Test number
- 768388040509
- 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)
Pass91,008 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 91,008 miles
- Test number
- 575962324306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,996 miles (+11,591)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,996 miles
- Test number
- 418521424410
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass79,405 miles (+13,933)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 79,405 miles
- Test number
- 646446623308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,472 miles (+6,369)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 65,472 miles
- Test number
- 375275082472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,103 miles (+7,581)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 59,103 miles
- Test number
- 319874391278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,522 miles (+7,414)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 51,522 miles
- Test number
- 960431490266
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteAll discs pitted
Pass44,108 miles (+15,313)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 44,108 miles
- Test number
- 312473809362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 28,795 miles
- Test number
- 881083517388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX54 OPT
- Does LX54 OPT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX54 OPT expired on 27 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX54 OPT?
- The MOT on LX54 OPT expired on 27 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX54 OPT done?
- LX54 OPT was recorded at 185,270 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2023, an average of 9,854 miles a year.
- Has LX54 OPT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX54 OPT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on LX54 OPT 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 LX54 OPT find?
- LX54 OPT passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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