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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LX55 YXTMOT history

LX55 YXT is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LX55 YXT grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
112,275 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 YXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 YXT was last recorded at 112,275 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2016: 109,923 miles, lower than 111,759 miles on 4 Jun 2016.
  • 29 Jun 2018: 110,789 miles, lower than 113,541 miles on 1 Jul 2017.
  • 30 Jun 2021: 111,556 miles, lower than 116,543 miles on 15 Jun 2020.
  • 2 Jul 2025: 112,064 miles, lower than 129,998 miles on 15 Jun 2024.
  • 3 Jul 2025: 109,978 miles, lower than 112,064 miles on 2 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,273 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,275 miles
  • 2025 – 109,978 miles
  • 2024 – 129,998 miles
  • 2023 – 121,562 miles
  • 2022 – 111,602 miles
  • 2021 – 111,556 miles
  • 2020 – 116,543 miles
  • 2019 – 114,594 miles
  • 2018 – 110,789 miles
  • 2017 – 113,541 miles
  • 2016 – 109,923 miles
  • 2015 – 105,564 miles
  • 2014 – 91,823 miles
  • 2013 – 69,837 miles
  • 2011 – 60,478 miles
  • 2010 – 44,053 miles
  • 2009 – 37,150 miles
  • 2008 – 31,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,275 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,275 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    112,275 miles
    Test number
    386624252668
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail112,273 miles (+2,295)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,273 miles
    Test number
    745049607453
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,978 miles (-2,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,978 miles
    Test number
    679922088122
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail112,064 miles (-17,934)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,064 miles
    Test number
    826652165328
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,998 miles (+8,436)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    129,998 miles
    Test number
    423839418936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,562 miles (+9,960)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,562 miles
    Test number
    186465562858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,602 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,602 miles
    Test number
    297860278928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,556 miles (-4,987)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    111,556 miles
    Test number
    507197383351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,543 miles (+1,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,543 miles
    Test number
    437941176011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass114,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    114,594 miles
    Test number
    103917517756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,594 miles (+3,805)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,594 miles
    Test number
    890249229548
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass110,789 miles (-2,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,789 miles
    Test number
    236741527485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low inner edge

  13. Pass113,541 miles (+3,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,541 miles
    Test number
    874528101471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass109,923 miles (-1,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,923 miles
    Test number
    327629058639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail111,759 miles (+6,195)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,759 miles
    Test number
    622545894430
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass105,564 miles (+13,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,564 miles
    Test number
    589387365169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass91,823 miles (+21,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,823 miles
    Test number
    289862484407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,837 miles (+9,359)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,837 miles
    Test number
    826562603082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

  19. Pass60,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,478 miles
    Test number
    366665751335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,477 miles (+16,424)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,477 miles
    Test number
    475265451429
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass44,053 miles (+6,903)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,053 miles
    Test number
    880329830234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,150 miles (+6,072)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,150 miles
    Test number
    791823759212
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  23. Pass31,078 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,078 miles
    Test number
    343839728252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LX55 YXT

Does LX55 YXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 YXT is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 YXT?
The MOT on LX55 YXT is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 YXT done?
LX55 YXT was recorded at 112,275 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,533 miles a year.
Has LX55 YXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 YXT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 YXT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 5 times, first on 29 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 YXT find?
LX55 YXT passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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