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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LL04 YHCMOT history

LL04 YHC is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 28 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LL04 YHC black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,998 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 YHC
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
28 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 YHC was last recorded at 156,998 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 2,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,356 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,642 miles
Average per year
7,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,998 miles
  • 2025 – 154,356 miles
  • 2024 – 150,475 miles
  • 2023 – 144,899 miles
  • 2022 – 139,222 miles
  • 2021 – 133,648 miles
  • 2019 – 121,993 miles
  • 2018 – 111,134 miles
  • 2017 – 100,682 miles
  • 2016 – 91,227 miles
  • 2015 – 84,103 miles
  • 2014 – 72,552 miles
  • 2013 – 65,457 miles
  • 2012 – 58,043 miles
  • 2011 – 50,375 miles
  • 2010 – 42,550 miles
  • 2009 – 34,412 miles
  • 2008 – 26,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,998 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,998 miles (+2,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,998 miles
    Test number
    454952975806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,356 miles (+3,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,356 miles
    Test number
    331859160068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,475 miles (+5,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    150,475 miles
    Test number
    657793119572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,899 miles (+5,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,899 miles
    Test number
    889086733156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass139,222 miles (+5,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,222 miles
    Test number
    482205519842
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,648 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,648 miles
    Test number
    653098133891
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail133,648 miles (+11,655)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,648 miles
    Test number
    370131755992
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass121,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,993 miles
    Test number
    329289063257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,993 miles (+10,859)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,993 miles
    Test number
    994964599334
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass111,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,134 miles
    Test number
    418252598842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,131 miles (+10,449)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,131 miles
    Test number
    212662317996
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  12. Pass100,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,682 miles
    Test number
    182386125475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,682 miles (+9,455)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,682 miles
    Test number
    773892745406
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass91,227 miles (+7,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,227 miles
    Test number
    748278766465
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  15. Pass84,103 miles (+11,551)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,103 miles
    Test number
    776074705144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,552 miles (+7,095)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,552 miles
    Test number
    129217184069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,457 miles
    Test number
    225582693040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,457 miles (+7,414)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,457 miles
    Test number
    588692493035
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,043 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,043 miles
    Test number
    597157002107
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsf headlamp on lower limit
    • NoteSide steps fitted

  20. Fail58,025 miles (+7,650)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,025 miles
    Test number
    257487402458
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsf headlamp on lower limit
    • NoteSide steps fitted

  21. Pass50,375 miles (+7,825)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,375 miles
    Test number
    418197801117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,550 miles (+8,138)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,550 miles
    Test number
    451932270061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,412 miles (+15)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,412 miles
    Test number
    573263679006
    • NoteChild seat fitted to near side rear seat visual inspection only.
    • NoteOrriginal bmw no plates fitted

  24. Fail34,397 miles (+8,349)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,397 miles
    Test number
    182292279424
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass26,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,048 miles
    Test number
    630015778065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 YHC

Does LL04 YHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 YHC is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 YHC?
The MOT on LL04 YHC is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 YHC done?
LL04 YHC was recorded at 156,998 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,287 miles a year.
Has LL04 YHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 YHC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LL04 YHC 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 LL04 YHC find?
LL04 YHC passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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