BMW X3
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
LB04 TFKMOT history
LB04 TFK is a blue petrol BMW X3 first used on 22 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,307 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 112,307 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,240 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 TFK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 TFK was last recorded at 112,307 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,299 miles · 24 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 5,240 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 112,307 miles
- 2024 – 106,739 miles
- 2023 – 99,600 miles
- 2022 – 95,123 miles
- 2021 – 92,096 miles
- 2020 – 85,253 miles
- 2019 – 82,543 miles
- 2018 – 77,589 miles
- 2017 – 71,419 miles
- 2016 – 66,318 miles
- 2014 – 60,279 miles
- 2013 – 51,866 miles
- 2012 – 46,603 miles
- 2011 – 40,371 miles
- 2010 – 34,508 miles
- 2009 – 28,122 miles
- 2008 – 22,658 miles
- 2007 – 17,528 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,307 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryHeadlamp glasses deteriorated.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryN/s cv boot deteriorated.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryN/s/f brake back plate loose.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Both Sides Hand Brake Need Alot of Effort
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,307 miles (+8)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 112,307 miles
- Test number
- 266215168036
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp glasses deteriorated.
- AdvisoryN/s cv boot deteriorated.
- AdvisoryN/s/f brake back plate loose.
Fail112,299 miles (+5,560)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,299 miles
- Test number
- 705062471833
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Stabilizer arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp glasses deteriorated.
- AdvisoryN/s cv boot deteriorated.
- AdvisoryN/s/f brake back plate loose.
Pass106,739 miles (+7,139)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 106,739 miles
- Test number
- 818284950674
- AdvisoryFront roll bar link dust covers slightly split.
- AdvisoryN/s cv boot leaking grease slightly.
Pass99,600 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 99,600 miles
- Test number
- 626711379390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,587 miles (+4,464)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,587 miles
- Test number
- 134418332102
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass95,123 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 95,123 miles
- Test number
- 373174053656
- AdvisoryBoth Sides Hand Brake Need Alot of Effort
Fail95,116 miles (+3,020)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,116 miles
- Test number
- 946608186109
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth Sides Hand Brake Need Alot of Effort
Pass92,096 miles (+1,640)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 92,096 miles
- Test number
- 419658472628
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel slightly high
Pass90,456 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 90,456 miles
- Test number
- 639899123154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,456 miles (+5,203)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,456 miles
- Test number
- 871703678791
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass85,253 miles (+2,710)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 85,253 miles
- Test number
- 593814967372
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass82,543 miles (+4,954)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 82,543 miles
- Test number
- 333882129454
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass77,589 miles (+6,170)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 77,589 miles
- Test number
- 210493170146
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass71,419 miles (+5,101)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 71,419 miles
- Test number
- 462336761925
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer brake pad 70% worn
Pass66,318 miles (+6,039)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 66,318 miles
- Test number
- 463816705345
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
Pass60,279 miles (+8,413)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 60,279 miles
- Test number
- 395095204362
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass51,866 miles (+5,263)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 51,866 miles
- Test number
- 817758963222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,603 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 46,603 miles
- Test number
- 158254062281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,488 miles (+6,117)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,488 miles
- Test number
- 258247152208
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass40,371 miles (+5,863)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 40,371 miles
- Test number
- 306118051438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,508 miles (+6,386)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 34,508 miles
- Test number
- 870373860268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,122 miles (+5,464)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 28,122 miles
- Test number
- 714697459253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 22,658 miles
- Test number
- 200677378211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,658 miles (+5,130)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,658 miles
- Test number
- 891777578238
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass17,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 17,528 miles
- Test number
- 392587677446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 TFK
- Does LB04 TFK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 TFK is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 TFK?
- The MOT on LB04 TFK is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 TFK done?
- LB04 TFK was recorded at 112,307 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 5,240 miles a year.
- Has LB04 TFK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 TFK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB04 TFK 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 LB04 TFK find?
- LB04 TFK passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; headlamp glasses deteriorated., and 2 more.
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