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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LC04 XWNMOT history

LC04 XWN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.

LC04 XWN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
73,044 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 XWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 XWN was last recorded at 73,044 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 1,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,391 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,653 miles
Average per year
3,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,044 miles
  • 2024 – 71,391 miles
  • 2023 – 69,907 miles
  • 2022 – 69,741 miles
  • 2020 – 65,339 miles
  • 2019 – 58,748 miles
  • 2018 – 50,057 miles
  • 2017 – 44,739 miles
  • 2016 – 44,438 miles
  • 2015 – 43,765 miles
  • 2014 – 42,720 miles
  • 2013 – 40,833 miles
  • 2012 – 39,116 miles
  • 2011 – 36,505 miles
  • 2010 – 32,824 miles
  • 2009 – 29,004 miles
  • 2008 – 23,189 miles
  • 2007 – 18,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,044 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,044 miles (+1,653)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,044 miles
    Test number
    516244064806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass71,391 miles (+1,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,391 miles
    Test number
    959617397338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass69,907 miles (+166)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,907 miles
    Test number
    779778549337
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass69,741 miles (+4,402)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,741 miles
    Test number
    226165954811
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass65,339 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,339 miles
    Test number
    577382492344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,748 miles (+8,691)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,748 miles
    Test number
    989912880147
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass50,057 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    821036741017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,739 miles (+301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,739 miles
    Test number
    471840864068
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass44,438 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,438 miles
    Test number
    599998829855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,765 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,765 miles
    Test number
    833589466743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,761 miles (+1,041)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,761 miles
    Test number
    586469214089
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  12. Pass42,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,720 miles
    Test number
    215012854251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,720 miles (+1,887)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,720 miles
    Test number
    359998644247
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  14. Pass40,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,833 miles
    Test number
    886052993103
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail40,833 miles (+1,717)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,833 miles
    Test number
    997942493109
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass39,116 miles (+2,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,116 miles
    Test number
    925366802230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  17. Pass36,505 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,505 miles
    Test number
    868003321223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,824 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,824 miles
    Test number
    222138410214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,004 miles (+5,815)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,004 miles
    Test number
    751186519287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,189 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,189 miles
    Test number
    152224188159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,110 miles
    Test number
    254684997194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC04 XWN

Does LC04 XWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC04 XWN expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC04 XWN?
The MOT on LC04 XWN expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC04 XWN done?
LC04 XWN was recorded at 73,044 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 3,036 miles a year.
Has LC04 XWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 XWN has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on LC04 XWN 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 XWN find?
LC04 XWN passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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