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BMW X3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

X3 LYKMOT history

X3 LYK is a blue petrol BMW X3 first used on 13 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

X3 LYK blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
141,736 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 LYK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 LYK was last recorded at 141,736 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 3,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,909 miles · 19 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,827 miles
Average per year
5,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,736 miles
  • 2023 – 137,909 miles
  • 2022 – 131,978 miles
  • 2021 – 124,043 miles
  • 2020 – 121,355 miles
  • 2019 – 118,624 miles
  • 2018 – 116,014 miles
  • 2017 – 113,734 miles
  • 2016 – 111,231 miles
  • 2015 – 109,766 miles
  • 2014 – 102,325 miles
  • 2013 – 94,068 miles
  • 2012 – 88,063 miles
  • 2011 – 79,924 miles
  • 2010 – 68,611 miles
  • 2009 – 59,580 miles
  • 2008 – 47,063 miles
  • 2007 – 32,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,736 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,736 miles (+3,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,736 miles
    Test number
    288946523416
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass137,909 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,909 miles
    Test number
    382074825139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail137,901 miles (+5,923)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,901 miles
    Test number
    197441076553
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass131,978 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,978 miles
    Test number
    847181335815
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail131,970 miles (+7,927)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,970 miles
    Test number
    674659203693
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass124,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,043 miles
    Test number
    901392464600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,043 miles (+2,688)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,043 miles
    Test number
    222527091507
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass121,355 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,355 miles
    Test number
    443442762228
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail121,355 miles (+2,731)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,355 miles
    Test number
    456233886241
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass118,624 miles (+2,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,624 miles
    Test number
    612966916042
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint clamp damaged

  11. Pass116,014 miles (+2,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,014 miles
    Test number
    979576459030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass113,734 miles (+2,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,734 miles
    Test number
    581967604697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass111,231 miles (+1,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,231 miles
    Test number
    239443929269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  14. Pass109,766 miles (+7,441)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,766 miles
    Test number
    971039057054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,325 miles
    Test number
    776823024399
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail102,325 miles (+8,257)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,325 miles
    Test number
    975273624371
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass94,068 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,068 miles
    Test number
    685122523372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,063 miles (+8,139)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,063 miles
    Test number
    797218822361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,924 miles (+11,313)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,924 miles
    Test number
    717332401165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,611 miles (+9,031)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,611 miles
    Test number
    170839190051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,580 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,580 miles
    Test number
    314993389021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,344 miles (+12,281)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,344 miles
    Test number
    611008679019
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass47,063 miles (+14,300)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,063 miles
    Test number
    134819788478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,763 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,763 miles
    Test number
    183838377080
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low

Questions about X3 LYK

Does X3 LYK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X3 LYK expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X3 LYK?
The MOT on X3 LYK expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X3 LYK done?
X3 LYK was recorded at 141,736 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 5,894 miles a year.
Has X3 LYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 LYK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X3 LYK 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 LYK find?
X3 LYK passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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