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BMW 645

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

ELK 3MOT history

ELK 3 is a black petrol BMW 645 first used on 23 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,744 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ELK 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
645
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ELK 3 was last recorded at 92,744 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2008: 3,287 miles, lower than 23,491 miles on 1 Oct 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,719 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
3,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,744 miles
  • 2025 – 92,719 miles
  • 2024 – 92,608 miles
  • 2023 – 92,299 miles
  • 2022 – 92,105 miles
  • 2021 – 91,924 miles
  • 2019 – 89,441 miles
  • 2018 – 86,717 miles
  • 2016 – 75,753 miles
  • 2014 – 74,241 miles
  • 2012 – 57,271 miles
  • 2010 – 52,930 miles
  • 2009 – 42,361 miles
  • 2008 – 3,287 miles
  • 2007 – 23,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,744 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake reaction bushes are soft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake hoses are perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake pipes are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,744 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,744 miles
    Test number
    131546763101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass92,719 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    92,719 miles
    Test number
    265651560879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,608 miles (+309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,608 miles
    Test number
    126762188331
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass92,299 miles (+194)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,299 miles
    Test number
    310057991441
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,105 miles (+181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,105 miles
    Test number
    150402135544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,924 miles (+2,483)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,924 miles
    Test number
    347826068930
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,441 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,441 miles
    Test number
    583420725725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,717 miles (+10,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,717 miles
    Test number
    354539466818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,753 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,753 miles
    Test number
    632587738067
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering rack joints
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  10. Fail75,753 miles (+1,512)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,753 miles
    Test number
    451819434117
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering rack joints
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  11. Pass74,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,241 miles
    Test number
    725744764077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,241 miles (+16,970)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,241 miles
    Test number
    309443464090
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass57,271 miles (+4,341)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,271 miles
    Test number
    528059962284
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass52,930 miles (+223)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,930 miles
    Test number
    463849850285
    • NoteMovement in nearside rear hub
    • NoteNearside rear wheel rim slightly buckled

  15. Fail52,707 miles (+10,346)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,707 miles
    Test number
    882811050227
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteLift in n/s/r hub just in limits
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge recomend replacement a.s.a.p
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass42,361 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,361 miles
    Test number
    610716469215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail42,361 miles (+39,074)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,361 miles
    Test number
    893614069235
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass3,287 miles (-20,204)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    3,287 miles
    Test number
    350686178295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,491 miles
    Test number
    621394177271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ELK 3

What vehicle is registration ELK 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ELK 3 on a black petrol BMW 645 first used on 23 Sept 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does ELK 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ELK 3 is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on ELK 3?
The MOT on ELK 3 is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ELK 3 done?
ELK 3 was recorded at 92,744 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 3,693 miles a year.
Has ELK 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ELK 3 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2016.
Has the mileage on ELK 3 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on ELK 3 find?
ELK 3 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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