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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LC04 XYEMOT history

LC04 XYE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2022.

LC04 XYE black 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 8 Apr 2023
Mileage
117,679 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 XYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 XYE was last recorded at 117,679 miles on 5 Apr 2022, 5,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,854 miles · 9 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
5,825 miles
Average per year
5,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,679 miles
  • 2021 – 111,854 miles
  • 2019 – 108,983 miles
  • 2018 – 102,573 miles
  • 2017 – 91,143 miles
  • 2013 – 85,483 miles
  • 2012 – 82,155 miles
  • 2011 – 80,525 miles
  • 2010 – 74,521 miles
  • 2009 – 59,980 miles
  • 2008 – 46,059 miles
  • 2007 – 32,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,679 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,679 miles (+5,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,679 miles
    Test number
    890337226369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass111,854 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,854 miles
    Test number
    466461853395
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail111,848 miles (+2,865)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,848 miles
    Test number
    366338077225
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass108,983 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,983 miles
    Test number
    394356511531
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe damaged near rear, pipe squashed!
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch damaged but not likely to cause injury.
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Several small engine oil leaks apparent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail108,983 miles (+6,410)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,983 miles
    Test number
    761441383975
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared during test (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe damaged near rear, pipe squashed!
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch damaged but not likely to cause injury.
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Several small engine oil leaks apparent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,573 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,573 miles
    Test number
    223079645190
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut on inner side wall ,not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged both front perished (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFilm on both front headlamps
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail102,571 miles (+11,428)2 failures1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,571 miles
    Test number
    374857280158
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive failed bet test (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut on inner side wall ,not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged both front perished (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFilm on both front headlamps
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass91,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,143 miles
    Test number
    629330106813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,143 miles (+5,660)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,143 miles
    Test number
    383010271959
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass85,483 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,483 miles
    Test number
    337844333280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,155 miles (+17)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,155 miles
    Test number
    447099922240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail82,138 miles (+1,613)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,138 miles
    Test number
    815050922275
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on.

  13. Pass80,525 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,525 miles
    Test number
    667667401249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,521 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,521 miles
    Test number
    664361490151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake pads warning lamp on

  15. Fail74,521 miles (+14,541)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,521 miles
    Test number
    472931790110
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake pads warning lamp on

  16. Pass59,980 miles (+13,921)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,980 miles
    Test number
    581249839148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,059 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,059 miles
    Test number
    364823208152
    • NoteAll 4 tyres outter side walls damaged but not showing any cords

  18. Fail46,059 miles (+13,926)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,059 miles
    Test number
    683853808162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres outter side walls damaged but not showing any cords

  19. Pass32,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,133 miles
    Test number
    193592087060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC04 XYE

Does LC04 XYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC04 XYE expired on 8 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC04 XYE?
The MOT on LC04 XYE expired on 8 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC04 XYE done?
LC04 XYE was recorded at 117,679 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2022, an average of 5,689 miles a year.
Has LC04 XYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 XYE has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LC04 XYE 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 XYE find?
LC04 XYE passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front power steering pump has slight seepage.

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