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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LC04 SSVMOT history

LC04 SSV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

LC04 SSV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2023
Mileage
136,793 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 SSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC04 SSV was last recorded at 136,793 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,955 miles · 23 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
838 miles
Average per year
6,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,793 miles
  • 2022 – 135,955 miles
  • 2021 – 128,478 miles
  • 2020 – 123,782 miles
  • 2019 – 117,982 miles
  • 2018 – 113,694 miles
  • 2017 – 112,837 miles
  • 2016 – 110,710 miles
  • 2015 – 108,520 miles
  • 2014 – 99,220 miles
  • 2013 – 85,247 miles
  • 2012 – 69,804 miles
  • 2011 – 48,411 miles
  • 2010 – 35,318 miles
  • 2009 – 20,521 miles
  • 2008 – 19,709 miles
  • 2007 – 16,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,793 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine will not idle ! (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm insecure (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inoperative
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent ! (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,793 miles (+838)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,793 miles
    Test number
    998449943397
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine will not idle ! (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm insecure (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent ! (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  2. Pass135,955 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,955 miles
    Test number
    774008112189
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cap seal perished/cracked

  3. Fail135,955 miles (+7,477)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,955 miles
    Test number
    337980475989
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cap seal perished/cracked

  4. Pass128,478 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,478 miles
    Test number
    879602195731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,782 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,782 miles
    Test number
    906204657982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail123,769 miles (+5,787)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,769 miles
    Test number
    707069645404
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,982 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,982 miles
    Test number
    218952432480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,694 miles
    Test number
    116551644397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,694 miles (+857)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,694 miles
    Test number
    258758224557
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass112,837 miles (+2,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,837 miles
    Test number
    715998914465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall cut cords not exposed
    • AdvisoryEngine mill lamp on

  11. Pass110,710 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,710 miles
    Test number
    933360739500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,702 miles (+2,182)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,702 miles
    Test number
    747679440004
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass108,520 miles (+9,300)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,520 miles
    Test number
    895658815298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,220 miles
    Test number
    476286014242
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail99,220 miles (+13,973)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,220 miles
    Test number
    105036814262
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass85,247 miles (+15,443)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,247 miles
    Test number
    899778023216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,804 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,804 miles
    Test number
    956300532276
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail69,769 miles (+21,358)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,769 miles
    Test number
    528588922269
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass48,411 miles (+13,093)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,411 miles
    Test number
    166609121129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass35,318 miles (+14,797)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,318 miles
    Test number
    224312000136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,521 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,521 miles
    Test number
    892720219161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,709 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,709 miles
    Test number
    611032018163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,524 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,524 miles
    Test number
    591830717104
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted
    • NoteFull engine tray fitted

Questions about LC04 SSV

Does LC04 SSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC04 SSV expired on 26 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC04 SSV?
The MOT on LC04 SSV expired on 26 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC04 SSV done?
LC04 SSV was recorded at 136,793 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 6,512 miles a year.
Has LC04 SSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 SSV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC04 SSV 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 LC04 SSV find?
LC04 SSV failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 7 major defects and 8 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; emissions unable to be completed engine will not idle !, and 12 more.

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