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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

X3 LVBMOT history

X3 LVB is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 25 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

X3 LVB blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
130,898 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 LVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 LVB was last recorded at 130,898 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 2,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,921 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,977 miles
Average per year
6,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,898 miles
  • 2023 – 127,921 miles
  • 2022 – 122,285 miles
  • 2021 – 114,482 miles
  • 2020 – 107,655 miles
  • 2019 – 102,184 miles
  • 2018 – 95,613 miles
  • 2017 – 88,070 miles
  • 2016 – 86,634 miles
  • 2015 – 66,522 miles
  • 2013 – 62,409 miles
  • 2012 – 53,950 miles
  • 2011 – 44,982 miles
  • 2010 – 36,084 miles
  • 2009 – 26,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,898 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake hose slightly chafed Park brake cable incorrectly routed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,898 miles (+2,977)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,898 miles
    Test number
    709846484031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,921 miles (+5,636)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,921 miles
    Test number
    378144123715
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  3. Pass122,285 miles (+25)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,285 miles
    Test number
    109053731104
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Park brake cable incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail122,260 miles (+7,778)2 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,260 miles
    Test number
    251725063241
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Park brake cable incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,482 miles (+113)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,482 miles
    Test number
    700974985786
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail114,369 miles (+6,714)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,369 miles
    Test number
    810778124529
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass107,655 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,655 miles
    Test number
    902040563308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,184 miles (+6,571)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,184 miles
    Test number
    282433719681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,613 miles (+7,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,613 miles
    Test number
    302774819229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve handbrake travel

  10. Pass88,070 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,070 miles
    Test number
    343507705093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,043 miles (+1,409)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    643700715036
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass86,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,634 miles
    Test number
    677781229845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail86,634 miles (+20,112)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,634 miles
    Test number
    327027782323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,522 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,522 miles
    Test number
    193165259546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,409 miles (+8,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,409 miles
    Test number
    109335223059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,950 miles (+8,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,950 miles
    Test number
    628113522015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass44,982 miles (+8,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,982 miles
    Test number
    838365521041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass36,084 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,084 miles
    Test number
    743065420014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,034 miles (+9,978)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,034 miles
    Test number
    473543020037
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,056 miles
    Test number
    600606929053
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X3 LVB

Does X3 LVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X3 LVB expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X3 LVB?
The MOT on X3 LVB expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X3 LVB done?
X3 LVB was recorded at 130,898 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 6,686 miles a year.
Has X3 LVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 LVB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on X3 LVB 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 X3 LVB find?
X3 LVB passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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