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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LE04 THEMOT history

LE04 THE is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

LE04 THE black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2025
Mileage
99,795 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 THE
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
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 THE was last recorded at 99,795 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 8,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2013: 7,490 miles, lower than 72,963 miles on 26 Jan 2012.

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
91,211 miles · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
8,584 miles
Average per year
2,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,795 miles
  • 2023 – 91,211 miles
  • 2022 – 88,362 miles
  • 2021 – 86,919 miles
  • 2020 – 86,300 miles
  • 2019 – 85,141 miles
  • 2018 – 83,491 miles
  • 2017 – 81,547 miles
  • 2016 – 79,822 miles
  • 2015 – 78,949 miles
  • 2014 – 76,835 miles
  • 2013 – 7,490 miles
  • 2012 – 72,963 miles
  • 2011 – 70,293 miles
  • 2010 – 67,874 miles
  • 2009 – 65,484 miles
  • 2007 – 55,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,795 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,795 miles (+8,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,795 miles
    Test number
    965292060470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,211 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,211 miles
    Test number
    891077695990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,952 miles (+2,590)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,952 miles
    Test number
    925832965616
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance only just good enough to pass MOT (18%)

  4. Pass88,362 miles (+1,443)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,362 miles
    Test number
    989331155707
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake need adjustment

  5. Pass86,919 miles (+619)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    891260819477
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass86,300 miles (+1,159)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,300 miles
    Test number
    275817389444
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass85,141 miles (+1,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,141 miles
    Test number
    216888336713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear LAMP BROKEN BUT NOT SHOW WHITE LIGHT.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,491 miles
    Test number
    346996407826
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak ENGINE

  9. Fail83,491 miles (+1,944)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,491 miles
    Test number
    129883784844
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak ENGINE

  10. Pass81,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,547 miles
    Test number
    524133497288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,547 miles (+1,725)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,547 miles
    Test number
    979602475597
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass79,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,822 miles
    Test number
    775965903917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,822 miles (+873)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,822 miles
    Test number
    946883266161
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass78,949 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,949 miles
    Test number
    118439475040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,835 miles (+69,345)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    898427354099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,490 miles (-65,473)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    7,490 miles
    Test number
    717456853031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,963 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    728286022018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,293 miles
    Test number
    545735651058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,293 miles (+2,419)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,293 miles
    Test number
    949215451071
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass67,874 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    121392930417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,484 miles (+10,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,484 miles
    Test number
    501637159063
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass55,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,110 miles
    Test number
    784353427340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,110 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,110 miles
    Test number
    583963027368
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LE04 THE

Does LE04 THE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 THE expired on 28 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 THE?
The MOT on LE04 THE expired on 28 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 THE done?
LE04 THE was recorded at 99,795 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 2,732 miles a year.
Has LE04 THE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 THE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LE04 THE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE04 THE find?
LE04 THE passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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