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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

X3 LVTMOT history

X3 LVT is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.

X3 LVT black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
113,404 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 LVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 LVT was last recorded at 113,404 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,404 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,404 miles
  • 2023 – 110,761 miles
  • 2022 – 109,694 miles
  • 2021 – 109,670 miles
  • 2020 – 105,243 miles
  • 2019 – 97,664 miles
  • 2018 – 89,681 miles
  • 2017 – 82,341 miles
  • 2016 – 79,229 miles
  • 2015 – 74,414 miles
  • 2014 – 69,957 miles
  • 2013 – 64,985 miles
  • 2012 – 58,548 miles
  • 2011 – 49,406 miles
  • 2010 – 43,669 miles
  • 2009 – 37,788 miles
  • 2008 – 31,596 miles
  • 2007 – 23,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,404 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective front joints corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,404 miles
    Test number
    694994298932
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,404 miles (+2,643)4 dangerous6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,404 miles
    Test number
    682518460897
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flange Cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,761 miles
    Test number
    894320214876
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail110,761 miles (+1,067)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,761 miles
    Test number
    720094302155
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass109,694 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,694 miles
    Test number
    196740174696
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,670 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,670 miles
    Test number
    954449888498
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail109,669 miles (+4,426)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,669 miles
    Test number
    310667029479
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass105,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    105,243 miles
    Test number
    399766774215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,243 miles (+7,579)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,243 miles
    Test number
    905382149243
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass97,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,664 miles
    Test number
    317862849532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail97,664 miles (+7,983)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,664 miles
    Test number
    217609610046
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass89,681 miles (+7,340)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,681 miles
    Test number
    168579973054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,341 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,341 miles
    Test number
    764861034029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail82,337 miles (+3,108)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,337 miles
    Test number
    373727019702
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass79,229 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,229 miles
    Test number
    676472823180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,226 miles (+4,812)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,226 miles
    Test number
    851614337031
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass74,414 miles (+4,457)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,414 miles
    Test number
    119387865107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,957 miles (+4,972)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,957 miles
    Test number
    526229414247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass64,985 miles (+6,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,985 miles
    Test number
    606460313276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass58,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,548 miles
    Test number
    758809322226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,548 miles (+9,142)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,548 miles
    Test number
    318518722283
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass49,406 miles (+5,737)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,406 miles
    Test number
    966153691109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and scored.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.

  23. Pass43,669 miles (+5,881)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,669 miles
    Test number
    230573480486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.

  24. Pass37,788 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,788 miles
    Test number
    353620719451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,596 miles (+7,869)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,596 miles
    Test number
    211451418218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,727 miles
    Test number
    780318007248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 LVT

Does X3 LVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X3 LVT expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X3 LVT?
The MOT on X3 LVT expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X3 LVT done?
X3 LVT was recorded at 113,404 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 5,295 miles a year.
Has X3 LVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 LVT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on X3 LVT 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 X3 LVT find?
X3 LVT passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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