FUP7 - BMW X3
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 17 days ago
The BMW X3, often referred to simply as the BMW X3, is a compact luxury SUV renowned for its blend of performance, comfort, and practicality. Manufactured by BMW since 2003, this model has established itself as a versatile choice within the premium SUV segment. The latest iterations feature advanced technology, efficient engines, and a refined driving experience, reflecting BMW’s commitment to innovation and quality. With a reputation for sporty handling and sophisticated design, the BMW X3 continues to appeal to drivers seeking a dynamic yet comfortable vehicle. Its manufacturing process incorporates high standards of craftsmanship, ensuring durability and a premium feel. Overall, the BMW X3 remains a popular option for those looking for a stylish, capable, and reliable SUV.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
This is a 2004 BMW X3, registration FUP7, first registered in December 2004. The vehicle has a blue exterior and is powered by a 2979cc petrol engine. It emits approximately 293 g/km of CO2. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 9 January 2025 and valid until 18 January 2026. The recorded mileage is 134,255 miles. The MOT advisories include minor issues such as misted headlights, an oil leak, and slight damage or cracking to the front tyres, none of which are deemed dangerous. Mechanical observations from the MOT indicate no significant faults.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 09 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,255 mi
Expires: 18 January 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights misted but no effect to beam (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine generally oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 09 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,706 mi
Expires: 18 January 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 08 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,704 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory t.p.s light on not showing malfunction
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 19 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,709 mi
Expires: 18 January 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 12 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,703 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 05 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,353 mi
Expires: 15 January 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 05 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,349 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 04 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,177 mi
Expires: 15 January 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 09 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,536 mi
Expires: 15 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 09 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,531 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 10 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,340 mi
Expires: 15 July 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory both rear shock absorber covers adrift
- Advisory both front tyres worn on edges
Passed - 10 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,544 mi
Expires: 15 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory undertray fitted
Failed - 07 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,527 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory undertray fitted
Passed - 28 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,334 mi
Expires: 15 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- Advisory Nearside WIPER BLADE SPLIT BUT STILL CLEARING THE SCREEN - ADVISE REPLACE
Passed - 15 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,127 mi
Expires: 15 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed - 15 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,127 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 15 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,178 mi
Expires: 15 July 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 11 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,172 mi
Expires: 15 July 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 16 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,038 mi
Expires: 15 July 2013
Passed - 11 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,747 mi
Expires: 13 July 2012
Failed - 11 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,747 mi
Passed - 13 July 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,716 mi
Expires: 13 July 2011
Failed - 12 July 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,682 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 14 July 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,721 mi
Expires: 13 July 2010
Passed - 11 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,269 mi
Expires: 10 December 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for FUP7?
The MOT expires on 18 January 2026.
What is the tax status of FUP7?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of FUP7?
This is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 2979cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of FUP7?
This vehicle produces 293 g/km of CO2 emissions.