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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB04 YJKMOT history

LB04 YJK is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2024
Mileage
74,177 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 YJK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 YJK was last recorded at 74,177 miles on 8 Sept 2023, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,155 miles · 24 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
4,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 74,177 miles
  • 2022 – 70,699 miles
  • 2021 – 67,505 miles
  • 2020 – 65,231 miles
  • 2019 – 62,767 miles
  • 2018 – 58,101 miles
  • 2017 – 54,340 miles
  • 2016 – 48,275 miles
  • 2015 – 45,012 miles
  • 2014 – 36,694 miles
  • 2013 – 31,350 miles
  • 2012 – 25,546 miles
  • 2011 – 19,957 miles
  • 2010 – 17,827 miles
  • 2009 – 13,819 miles
  • 2008 – 9,379 miles
  • 2007 – 8,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,177 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,177 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,177 miles
    Test number
    695347274214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail74,155 miles (+3,456)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,155 miles
    Test number
    457932530374
    • DangerousSound deadening material likely to become detached From Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,699 miles (+3,194)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    381548217960
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,505 miles (+26)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,505 miles
    Test number
    156539549548
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail67,479 miles (+2,248)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,479 miles
    Test number
    342738959772
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,231 miles (+2)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,231 miles
    Test number
    602265897296
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corrosion but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 01/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 01/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside and offside park brake (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Fail65,229 miles (+2,462)4 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,229 miles
    Test number
    316796844985
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corrosion but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 01/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 01/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside and offside park brake (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass62,767 miles (+4,666)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,767 miles
    Test number
    343709589763
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake reading slightly low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass58,101 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,101 miles
    Test number
    186083024794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,099 miles (+3,759)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,099 miles
    Test number
    491094453036
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass54,340 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,340 miles
    Test number
    579393864626
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front wishbone rear bush worn

  12. Fail54,340 miles (+6,065)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,340 miles
    Test number
    611752228800
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front wishbone rear bush worn

  13. Pass48,275 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,275 miles
    Test number
    813930456324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,012 miles (+8,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,012 miles
    Test number
    595591255075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  15. Pass36,694 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,694 miles
    Test number
    346826454020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,350 miles
    Test number
    469857053098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,350 miles (+5,804)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,350 miles
    Test number
    275347053037
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass25,546 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,546 miles
    Test number
    167106552010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,957 miles
    Test number
    159858921039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,957 miles (+2,130)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,957 miles
    Test number
    856255721049
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

  21. Pass17,827 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,827 miles
    Test number
    632788750011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,819 miles (+4,440)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,819 miles
    Test number
    353269549035
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  23. Pass9,379 miles (+1,369)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    9,379 miles
    Test number
    380174278000
    • NoteF/n/s tyre poor condition

  24. Pass8,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    8,010 miles
    Test number
    110683517240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail8,010 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,010 miles
    Test number
    330323817200
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Questions about LB04 YJK

Does LB04 YJK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 YJK expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 YJK?
The MOT on LB04 YJK expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 YJK done?
LB04 YJK was recorded at 74,177 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2023, an average of 4,109 miles a year.
Has LB04 YJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 YJK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 YJK 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 LB04 YJK find?
LB04 YJK passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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