BMW X3
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
L40 LVCMOT history
L40 LVC is a blue petrol BMW X3 first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 176,787 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 176,787 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,495 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 LVC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 LVC was last recorded at 176,787 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 176,771 miles · 18 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 9,495 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 176,787 miles
- 2022 – 155,926 miles
- 2021 – 141,313 miles
- 2020 – 135,101 miles
- 2019 – 128,810 miles
- 2018 – 115,220 miles
- 2017 – 99,138 miles
- 2016 – 85,567 miles
- 2015 – 72,883 miles
- 2014 – 66,163 miles
- 2013 – 57,051 miles
- 2012 – 47,624 miles
- 2011 – 41,347 miles
- 2010 – 34,699 miles
- 2009 – 31,550 miles
- 2008 – 21,234 miles
- 2007 – 17,041 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,787 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective rattles (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front puncture edge repair evidentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Hand brake lever has travel
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wear on limits
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wear on limits
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Tpms light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,787 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 176,787 miles
- Test number
- 555878103156
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective rattles (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front puncture edge repair evident
Fail176,771 miles (+20,845)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,771 miles
- Test number
- 338661802629
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop&tail extra light unit. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front puncture edge repair evident
Pass155,926 miles (+375)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 155,926 miles
- Test number
- 305713759037
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wear on limits (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wear on limits (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Fail155,551 miles (+14,238)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,551 miles
- Test number
- 664010415997
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wear on limits (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wear on limits (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass141,313 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 141,313 miles
- Test number
- 657200841441
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
Fail141,313 miles (+6,212)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,313 miles
- Test number
- 697244483445
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
Pass135,101 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 135,101 miles
- Test number
- 345914323659
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail135,101 miles (+6,291)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,101 miles
- Test number
- 501089373448
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,810 miles (+13,590)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 128,810 miles
- Test number
- 940881746874
- AdvisoryHand brake lever has travel
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass115,220 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 115,220 miles
- Test number
- 101117068335
- AdvisoryHand brake lever has travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail115,204 miles (+16,066)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,204 miles
- Test number
- 149149563462
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHand brake lever has travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,138 miles (+13,571)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 99,138 miles
- Test number
- 583047811979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,567 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 85,567 miles
- Test number
- 930765383792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,567 miles (+3,336)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,567 miles
- Test number
- 118011488763
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass82,231 miles (+9,348)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 82,231 miles
- Test number
- 400663393776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,883 miles (+6,720)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 72,883 miles
- Test number
- 375013025004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,163 miles (+9,112)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 66,163 miles
- Test number
- 367866914022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,051 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 57,051 miles
- Test number
- 178172513489
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail57,048 miles (+9,424)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,048 miles
- Test number
- 357742513049
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass47,624 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 47,624 miles
- Test number
- 525696912041
- 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)
Fail47,624 miles (+6,277)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,624 miles
- Test number
- 529446912046
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass41,347 miles (+6,648)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 41,347 miles
- Test number
- 968018811026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,699 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 34,699 miles
- Test number
- 510968240074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,699 miles (+3,149)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,699 miles
- Test number
- 481706130075
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass31,550 miles (+10,316)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 31,550 miles
- Test number
- 254262509344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,234 miles (+4,193)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 21,234 miles
- Test number
- 162365908374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 17,041 miles
- Test number
- 654150687174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 LVC
- Does L40 LVC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L40 LVC expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L40 LVC?
- The MOT on L40 LVC expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L40 LVC done?
- L40 LVC was recorded at 176,787 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 9,495 miles a year.
- Has L40 LVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 LVC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L40 LVC 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 L40 LVC find?
- L40 LVC passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective rattles; offside front puncture edge repair evident.
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