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BMW X3

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LK54 XCHMOT history

LK54 XCH is a red petrol BMW X3 first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 159,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2023.

LK54 XCH red BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2024
Mileage
159,699 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2023
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 XCH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 XCH was last recorded at 159,699 miles on 11 Dec 2023, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,678 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
6,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,699 miles
  • 2022 – 151,695 miles
  • 2021 – 142,868 miles
  • 2020 – 138,761 miles
  • 2019 – 133,787 miles
  • 2018 – 127,644 miles
  • 2017 – 117,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,699 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt catch intermittently not working
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • All four tyres wearing on insides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,699 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,699 miles
    Test number
    340045721495
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt catch intermittently not working
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail159,699 miles (+21)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,699 miles
    Test number
    443600460733
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt catch intermittently not working
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail159,678 miles (+7,983)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,678 miles
    Test number
    587007566941
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass151,695 miles (+8,827)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    151,695 miles
    Test number
    502773237813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,868 miles (+4,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    142,868 miles
    Test number
    641653773073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    138,761 miles
    Test number
    155960268109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,761 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,761 miles
    Test number
    254462751767
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass138,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    138,761 miles
    Test number
    802097296906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2ml (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail138,761 miles (+4,974)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,761 miles
    Test number
    922648736205
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2ml (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass133,787 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,787 miles
    Test number
    705682928579
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing on insides

  11. Fail133,786 miles (+6,142)3 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,786 miles
    Test number
    444659701033
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing on insides

  12. Pass127,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,644 miles
    Test number
    498778040256
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail127,644 miles (+10,417)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,644 miles
    Test number
    134790429029
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass117,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,227 miles
    Test number
    955907943681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 XCH

Does LK54 XCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK54 XCH expired on 10 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK54 XCH?
The MOT on LK54 XCH expired on 10 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK54 XCH done?
LK54 XCH was recorded at 159,699 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2023, an average of 6,870 miles a year.
Has LK54 XCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 XCH has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LK54 XCH 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 LK54 XCH find?
LK54 XCH passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; centre rear seat belt catch intermittently not working; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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