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BMW X3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LB04 XRDMOT history

LB04 XRD is a grey petrol BMW X3 first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2026
Mileage
173,916 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XRD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XRD was last recorded at 173,916 miles on 18 Jan 2025, 13,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,119 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
13,797 miles
Average per year
8,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,916 miles
  • 2024 – 160,119 miles
  • 2023 – 150,125 miles
  • 2022 – 143,667 miles
  • 2021 – 135,618 miles
  • 2019 – 117,640 miles
  • 2018 – 110,444 miles
  • 2017 – 104,936 miles
  • 2016 – 98,839 miles
  • 2015 – 94,750 miles
  • 2014 – 89,116 miles
  • 2013 – 83,504 miles
  • 2012 – 78,601 miles
  • 2011 – 69,521 miles
  • 2010 – 61,961 miles
  • 2009 – 49,840 miles
  • 2008 – 39,529 miles
  • 2007 – 29,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,916 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Sill and underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,916 miles (+13,797)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    173,916 miles
    Test number
    655694174962
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,119 miles (+9,994)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,119 miles
    Test number
    866850242223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,125 miles (+6,458)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,125 miles
    Test number
    158843169106
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and offside front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,667 miles (+8,049)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,667 miles
    Test number
    808091814504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,618 miles (+17,978)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,618 miles
    Test number
    953066754311
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre treads getting low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe front brakes are slightly out of balance

  6. Pass117,640 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,640 miles
    Test number
    226049694350
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySill and underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

  7. Fail117,633 miles (+7,189)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,633 miles
    Test number
    716216743481
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySill and underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

  8. Pass110,444 miles (+5,508)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,444 miles
    Test number
    832987173420
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on

  9. Pass104,936 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,936 miles
    Test number
    389719459506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,839 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,839 miles
    Test number
    180230879240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,834 miles (+4,084)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,834 miles
    Test number
    471071286039
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass94,750 miles (+4)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,750 miles
    Test number
    197291385100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  13. Fail94,746 miles (+5,630)2 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,746 miles
    Test number
    976957075124
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  14. Pass89,116 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,116 miles
    Test number
    756142794140
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront tyres wearing outer + perrished
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear tyres perrishing slightly

  15. Fail89,116 miles (+5,612)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,116 miles
    Test number
    246142094486
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront tyres wearing outer + perrished
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear tyres perrishing slightly

  16. Pass83,504 miles (+4,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,504 miles
    Test number
    516425233164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass78,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,601 miles
    Test number
    729625822140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,601 miles (+9,080)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,601 miles
    Test number
    738535122149
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass69,521 miles (+7,560)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,521 miles
    Test number
    439377231151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,961 miles (+12,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,961 miles
    Test number
    170947100117
    • NoteWindscreen cracked just outside swept area

  21. Pass49,840 miles (+10,311)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,840 miles
    Test number
    191291599493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,529 miles (+9,598)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,529 miles
    Test number
    712017188032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,931 miles
    Test number
    294341847444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 XRD

Does LB04 XRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 XRD expired on 20 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XRD?
The MOT on LB04 XRD expired on 20 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 XRD done?
LB04 XRD was recorded at 173,916 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2025, an average of 8,151 miles a year.
Has LB04 XRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XRD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LB04 XRD 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 XRD find?
LB04 XRD passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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