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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LE04 HBFMOT history

LE04 HBF is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 31 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

LE04 HBF black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
94,062 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 HBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 HBF was last recorded at 94,062 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 1,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2009: 14,090 miles, lower than 15,604 miles on 2 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,539 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,523 miles
Average per year
4,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,062 miles
  • 2025 – 92,539 miles
  • 2024 – 92,264 miles
  • 2023 – 90,522 miles
  • 2022 – 90,119 miles
  • 2021 – 87,976 miles
  • 2020 – 86,731 miles
  • 2019 – 86,721 miles
  • 2018 – 78,698 miles
  • 2017 – 69,652 miles
  • 2016 – 60,545 miles
  • 2015 – 54,695 miles
  • 2014 – 48,564 miles
  • 2013 – 42,787 miles
  • 2012 – 35,793 miles
  • 2011 – 29,341 miles
  • 2010 – 23,445 miles
  • 2009 – 14,090 miles
  • 2008 – 15,604 miles
  • 2007 – 12,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,062 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,062 miles (+1,523)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    94,062 miles
    Test number
    219601729052
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass92,539 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    92,539 miles
    Test number
    778872192683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail92,539 miles (+275)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,539 miles
    Test number
    941783363215
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass92,264 miles (+1,742)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,264 miles
    Test number
    918443719594
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass90,522 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,522 miles
    Test number
    962227820572
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail90,510 miles (+391)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,510 miles
    Test number
    211108100169
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine misfire
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass90,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,119 miles
    Test number
    116352625315
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail90,119 miles (+2,143)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,119 miles
    Test number
    347877174958
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass87,976 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,976 miles
    Test number
    641015190328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail87,974 miles (+1,243)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,974 miles
    Test number
    424040187675
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass86,731 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,731 miles
    Test number
    984062715882
    • Advisory4 x 4 system warning light indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail86,721 miles (+1,746)4 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,721 miles
    Test number
    337379297123
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened is bent rubbing on the antiroll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs have a lip
    • AdvisoryThe 4x4 light is on the dash
  13. Fail84,975 miles (+6,277)4 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,975 miles
    Test number
    461088993226
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  14. Pass78,698 miles (+9,046)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,698 miles
    Test number
    698268037612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer deteriorated.
  15. Pass69,652 miles (+9,107)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,652 miles
    Test number
    836920802329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,545 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,545 miles
    Test number
    822023205912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,695 miles (+6,131)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,695 miles
    Test number
    232067447399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,564 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,564 miles
    Test number
    619085894110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,787 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,787 miles
    Test number
    639414823291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,776 miles (+6,983)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,776 miles
    Test number
    547802223212
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
  21. Pass35,793 miles (+6,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,793 miles
    Test number
    325444012205
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass29,341 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,341 miles
    Test number
    139034711221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,445 miles (+9,355)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    23,445 miles
    Test number
    524562710251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,090 miles (-1,514)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    14,090 miles
    Test number
    821787319268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,604 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    15,604 miles
    Test number
    301715718290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    12,115 miles
    Test number
    380252317243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 HBF

Does LE04 HBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 HBF is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 HBF?
The MOT on LE04 HBF is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 HBF done?
LE04 HBF was recorded at 94,062 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 4,336 miles a year.
Has LE04 HBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 HBF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LE04 HBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE04 HBF find?
LE04 HBF passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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