BMW X3 BM04FAB has 22 MOTs

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This 2004 BMW X3 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 118,909 miles 4 months ago on Wednesday 17th December 2025 at 13:08.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 22nd December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

BM04FAB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 2026118,909 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 202422ND DECEMBER 2025112,848 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED23RD DECEMBER 2024112,845 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 202321ST DECEMBER 2024108,867 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED13TH DECEMBER 2023108,867 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202221ST DECEMBER 2023104,967 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
FAILED20TH DECEMBER 2022104,965 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 202120TH DECEMBER 2022101,072 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 202020TH DECEMBER 2021979,236 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20191ST DECEMBER 202094,877 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 20181ST DECEMBER 201991,702 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pads Becoming Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Front Arm Inner Bush Slight Wqear
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 20171ST DECEMBER 201888,434 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Effort Was Only 16% When Tested
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20161ST DECEMBER 201785,017 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201528TH OCTOBER 201683,572 MI
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 20147TH DECEMBER 201579,717 MI
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 20137TH DECEMBER 201473,943 MI
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20127TH DECEMBER 201368,321 MI
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 20119TH NOVEMBER 201260,273 MI
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20109TH NOVEMBER 201151,200 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 200930TH OCTOBER 201041,851 MI
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 200819TH OCTOBER 200932,426 MI
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 200719TH OCTOBER 200823,851 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BM04FAB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 86% | MOT Failure Rate: 14%

BM04FAB MOT Comments

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BM04FAB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 118,909 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,662 miles

BM04FAB FAQs

This Bmw X3 with registration BM04FAB was manufactured on Monday 17th May 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 118,909 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 5,662 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Bmw X3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BM04FAB has a 86% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw X3 has had 31 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw X3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does BM04FAB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 BM04FAB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BM04FAB Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 BM04FAB does have Tax. Read more

When does BM04FAB Tax expire?

The current Tax for BM04FAB will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BM04FAB MOT expire?

The current MOT for BM04FAB will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 22nd December 2026. Read more

When did BM04FAB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BM04FAB was on Wednesday 17th December 2025 at 13:08. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BM04FAB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for BM04FAB we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BM04FAB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for BM04FAB we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 86% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BM04FAB?

BM04FAB is registered as a 2004 Bmw X3. Read more

How many miles has BM04FAB done?

The odometer reading for BM04FAB at the last MOT in December 2025 was 118,909 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,662 miles per year. Read more

How old is BM04FAB?

The vehicle BM04FAB was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Monday 17th May 2004. Read more

What colour is BM04FAB?

The official colour of BM04FAB is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BM04FAB have?

BM04FAB has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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