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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LK04 ZGFMOT history

LK04 ZGF is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 21 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

LK04 ZGF black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,992 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 ZGF
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
21 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 ZGF was last recorded at 128,992 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 3,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Feb 2012: 69,224 miles, lower than 622,079 miles on 26 Jan 2011.

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
125,810 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,182 miles
Average per year
5,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,992 miles
  • 2024 – 125,810 miles
  • 2023 – 121,503 miles
  • 2022 – 117,968 miles
  • 2021 – 112,544 miles
  • 2020 – 111,924 miles
  • 2019 – 105,530 miles
  • 2017 – 96,294 miles
  • 2016 – 91,967 miles
  • 2015 – 88,164 miles
  • 2014 – 84,901 miles
  • 2013 – 78,794 miles
  • 2012 – 69,224 miles
  • 2011 – 622,079 miles
  • 2010 – 54,461 miles
  • 2008 – 41,985 miles
  • 2007 – 30,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,992 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front tyre is wornon inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,992 miles (+3,182)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,992 miles
    Test number
    843893834686
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass125,810 miles (+4,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,810 miles
    Test number
    919752255575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass121,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,503 miles
    Test number
    263582552507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,503 miles (+3,535)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,503 miles
    Test number
    769420142005
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass117,968 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,968 miles
    Test number
    151402090978
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail117,968 miles (+5,424)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,968 miles
    Test number
    345795600681
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    112,544 miles
    Test number
    498751658256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,544 miles (+620)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,544 miles
    Test number
    169350367288
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  9. Pass111,924 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,924 miles
    Test number
    307706885743
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail111,921 miles (+6,391)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,921 miles
    Test number
    397225123796
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass105,530 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,530 miles
    Test number
    740292077462
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail105,529 miles (+9,235)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,529 miles
    Test number
    733926685603
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass96,294 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,294 miles
    Test number
    873017595548
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wornon inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  14. Fail96,282 miles (+4,315)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,282 miles
    Test number
    380364821843
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wornon inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  15. Pass91,967 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,967 miles
    Test number
    641934946611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,164 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,164 miles
    Test number
    358579725494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,901 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,901 miles
    Test number
    249561214217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,794 miles (+9,570)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,794 miles
    Test number
    459825663109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,224 miles (-552,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,224 miles
    Test number
    199725532012
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass622,079 miles (+567,618)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    622,079 miles
    Test number
    847396521098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,461 miles (+12,476)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,461 miles
    Test number
    401580340043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,985 miles (+11,094)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,985 miles
    Test number
    333515928252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,891 miles
    Test number
    923178417271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 ZGF

Does LK04 ZGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 ZGF is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK04 ZGF?
The MOT on LK04 ZGF 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 LK04 ZGF done?
LK04 ZGF was recorded at 128,992 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,379 miles a year.
Has LK04 ZGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 ZGF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LK04 ZGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK04 ZGF find?
LK04 ZGF passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 2 more.

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