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BMW X3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

A7 LVLMOT history

A7 LVL is a grey petrol BMW X3 first used on 18 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2024.

A7 LVL grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2025
Mileage
122,581 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A7 LVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

A7 LVL was last recorded at 122,581 miles on 16 Dec 2024, 1,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,150 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,431 miles
Average per year
5,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,581 miles
  • 2023 – 121,150 miles
  • 2022 – 118,917 miles
  • 2021 – 116,396 miles
  • 2020 – 114,321 miles
  • 2019 – 111,181 miles
  • 2018 – 105,332 miles
  • 2017 – 100,131 miles
  • 2016 – 93,592 miles
  • 2015 – 86,237 miles
  • 2014 – 80,586 miles
  • 2013 – 73,755 miles
  • 2012 – 67,280 miles
  • 2011 – 61,336 miles
  • 2010 – 55,216 miles
  • 2009 – 49,495 miles
  • 2008 – 42,062 miles
  • 2007 – 32,924 miles
  • 2006 – 23,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,581 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • All front and rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on edges and perished/cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,581 miles (+1,431)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,581 miles
    Test number
    724908281524
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass121,150 miles (+3)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,150 miles
    Test number
    684087742626
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on edges and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on edges and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail121,147 miles (+2,230)7 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,147 miles
    Test number
    811932467616
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Nearside and Offside (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake drum back plate insecure fouling disk (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded excessively/handbrake shoe pin pulled through (1.1.14 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on edges and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and bold on edges and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads appear low
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass118,917 miles (+2,521)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,917 miles
    Test number
    162069503132
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass116,396 miles (+2,075)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,396 miles
    Test number
    837533085549
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,321 miles (+125)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,321 miles
    Test number
    102491963980
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail114,196 miles (+3,015)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,196 miles
    Test number
    169625268221
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass111,181 miles (+5,849)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,181 miles
    Test number
    306504423913
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass105,332 miles (+5,201)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,332 miles
    Test number
    316010574104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,131 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    100,131 miles
    Test number
    331906082657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,592 miles (+7,355)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,592 miles
    Test number
    992898576368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,237 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,237 miles
    Test number
    421419532937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,586 miles (+6,831)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,586 miles
    Test number
    577716744381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,755 miles (+6,475)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,755 miles
    Test number
    508736243365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,280 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,280 miles
    Test number
    635669442382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,336 miles (+6,120)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,336 miles
    Test number
    955360451352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,216 miles (+5,721)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,216 miles
    Test number
    340010940328
    • NoteNEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS.

  18. Pass49,495 miles (+7,433)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,495 miles
    Test number
    310264969327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,062 miles (+355)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,062 miles
    Test number
    641099138348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSuperficial cracking to all tyres

  20. Pass41,707 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,707 miles
    Test number
    732142018390
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTreads cracking on all tyres

  21. Fail41,706 miles (+8,782)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,706 miles
    Test number
    921710418344
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTreads cracking on all tyres

  22. Pass32,924 miles (+9,077)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,924 miles
    Test number
    294047547299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,847 miles
    Test number
    451381756262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,847 miles (+57)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,847 miles
    Test number
    832331756228
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass23,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,790 miles
    Test number
    393517816496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A7 LVL

Does A7 LVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A7 LVL expired on 15 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A7 LVL?
The MOT on A7 LVL expired on 15 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A7 LVL done?
A7 LVL was recorded at 122,581 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2024, an average of 5,379 miles a year.
Has A7 LVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A7 LVL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on A7 LVL 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 A7 LVL find?
A7 LVL passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2024 with 8 advisories: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 5 more.

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