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2005 BMW X3
General Information
- Registration LS55AZU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 03 Nov 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 160,014 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,570 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 235/50 R18 extra load (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 157,567 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 4x4 light on indicating a fault
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 235/50 R18 extra load (5.2.3 (e))
21 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 156,989 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front prop shaft rear u/j has play
- Rear rear axle mounting bushes has play
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear gear box mounting has play
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,051 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Position light not working
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,056 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine overheated after emissions test
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 153,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Tyre pressure warning light is on
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Engine overheated after emissions test
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,232 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
16 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 150,232 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
8 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,270 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2020 6 Jun 20268 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
8 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,440 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,458 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
20 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,421 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2017 6 Jun 202615 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,941 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2016 6 Jun 202622 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,494 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,445 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,283 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2013 6 Jun 202612 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,480 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2012 6 Jun 202617 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,900 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,246 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2009 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS55AZU was registered on 2005-10-28
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