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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LX54 VRNMOT history

LX54 VRN is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 19 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LX54 VRN black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
156,332 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VRN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VRN was last recorded at 156,332 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 7,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,440 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,892 miles
Average per year
7,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,332 miles
  • 2024 – 148,440 miles
  • 2023 – 147,604 miles
  • 2022 – 145,788 miles
  • 2021 – 144,354 miles
  • 2020 – 142,393 miles
  • 2019 – 140,812 miles
  • 2018 – 136,087 miles
  • 2017 – 125,500 miles
  • 2016 – 111,642 miles
  • 2015 – 92,656 miles
  • 2014 – 88,334 miles
  • 2013 – 82,317 miles
  • 2012 – 76,092 miles
  • 2011 – 66,452 miles
  • 2010 – 55,830 miles
  • 2009 – 47,104 miles
  • 2008 – 37,970 miles
  • 2007 – 26,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,332 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryWet test carried & undertrays

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear upper stop bulb not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,332 miles (+7,892)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,332 miles
    Test number
    750960072044
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWet test carried & undertrays

  2. Pass148,440 miles (+836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,440 miles
    Test number
    248943107466
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass147,604 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,604 miles
    Test number
    524207176444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,788 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,788 miles
    Test number
    668981193735
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear upper stop bulb not working

  5. Fail145,788 miles (+1,434)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,788 miles
    Test number
    808380232325
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake low reading
    • AdvisoryRear upper stop bulb not working

  6. Pass144,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,354 miles
    Test number
    483700033204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,354 miles (+1,961)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,354 miles
    Test number
    848999560015
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass142,393 miles (+1,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,393 miles
    Test number
    429670893750
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass140,812 miles (+4,725)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,812 miles
    Test number
    687082295915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,087 miles (+10,587)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,087 miles
    Test number
    720803939481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,500 miles (+13,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,500 miles
    Test number
    214225918923
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slight leak (7.1.2)

  12. Pass111,642 miles (+18,986)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,642 miles
    Test number
    197155089380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,656 miles (+4,322)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,656 miles
    Test number
    791708816469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,334 miles
    Test number
    496933894223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,334 miles (+6,017)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,334 miles
    Test number
    966903794210
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass82,317 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,317 miles
    Test number
    888911493210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,092 miles (+9,640)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,092 miles
    Test number
    426333402391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,452 miles (+10,622)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,452 miles
    Test number
    847870581248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,830 miles (+8,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,830 miles
    Test number
    211840800374
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,104 miles
    Test number
    503951509357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,104 miles (+9,134)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,104 miles
    Test number
    990070209392
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,970 miles (+11,300)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,970 miles
    Test number
    813305508360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,670 miles
    Test number
    572495987219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VRN

Does LX54 VRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VRN is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VRN?
The MOT on LX54 VRN is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 VRN done?
LX54 VRN was recorded at 156,332 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 7,149 miles a year.
Has LX54 VRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VRN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LX54 VRN 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 VRN find?
LX54 VRN passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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