BMW X3
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
LX54 VRWMOT history
LX54 VRW is a grey petrol BMW X3 first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,141 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 143,141 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,437 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX54 VRW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 24 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX54 VRW was last recorded at 143,141 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,703 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,438 miles
- Average per year
- 6,437 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,141 miles
- 2025 – 139,703 miles
- 2024 – 128,595 miles
- 2023 – 110,752 miles
- 2022 – 100,620 miles
- 2020 – 83,080 miles
- 2019 – 78,625 miles
- 2018 – 72,174 miles
- 2017 – 62,296 miles
- 2016 – 55,624 miles
- 2015 – 49,025 miles
- 2014 – 44,302 miles
- 2013 – 40,655 miles
- 2012 – 37,773 miles
- 2011 – 34,305 miles
- 2010 – 31,312 miles
- 2009 – 27,730 miles
- 2008 – 24,777 miles
- 2007 – 19,582 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,141 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,141 miles (+3,438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 143,141 miles
- Test number
- 341723640851
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass139,703 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 139,703 miles
- Test number
- 111029027867
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail139,703 miles2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,703 miles
- Test number
- 364058889135
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail139,703 miles (+11,108)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,703 miles
- Test number
- 766464498754
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass128,595 miles (+17,843)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 128,595 miles
- Test number
- 466272669374
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
Pass110,752 miles (+10,132)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 110,752 miles
- Test number
- 114714199641
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass100,620 miles (+17,540)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 100,620 miles
- Test number
- 175632792891
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,080 miles (+4,455)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 83,080 miles
- Test number
- 659738983721
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass78,625 miles (+6,451)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 78,625 miles
- Test number
- 556607405727
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are heavily worn on their inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass72,174 miles (+9,878)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 72,174 miles
- Test number
- 936870667734
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are beginning to wear on the inner edges
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass62,296 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 62,296 miles
- Test number
- 514855658515
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth front and rear registration plates are slightly faded
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads are worn
Fail62,296 miles (+6,672)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,296 miles
- Test number
- 156922474433
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth front and rear registration plates are slightly faded
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads are worn
Pass55,624 miles (+6,599)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 55,624 miles
- Test number
- 623874542610
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFront brake discs are slightly worn/lipped
- AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Pass49,025 miles (+4,723)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 49,025 miles
- Test number
- 359234705491
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass44,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 44,302 miles
- Test number
- 199562914299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,302 miles (+494)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,302 miles
- Test number
- 719509004245
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Pass43,808 miles (+3,153)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 43,808 miles
- Test number
- 126501124170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,655 miles (+2,882)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 40,655 miles
- Test number
- 826177933163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,773 miles (+3,468)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 37,773 miles
- Test number
- 536343522119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,305 miles (+2,993)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 34,305 miles
- Test number
- 669831311149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,312 miles (+3,582)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 31,312 miles
- Test number
- 854419910137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,730 miles (+2,953)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 27,730 miles
- Test number
- 321931729128
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil level below minimum.
- NoteVehicle requires servicing.
Pass24,777 miles (+5,195)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 24,777 miles
- Test number
- 672701628140
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass19,582 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 19,582 miles
- Test number
- 930367817169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX54 VRW
- Does LX54 VRW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 VRW is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX54 VRW?
- The MOT on LX54 VRW is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX54 VRW done?
- LX54 VRW was recorded at 143,141 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 6,437 miles a year.
- Has LX54 VRW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX54 VRW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX54 VRW 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 VRW find?
- LX54 VRW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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