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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LE04 KPLMOT history

LE04 KPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.

LE04 KPL blue 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 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
163,974 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 KPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 KPL was last recorded at 163,974 miles on 3 Oct 2024, 3,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,727 miles · 13 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,247 miles
Average per year
8,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,974 miles
  • 2023 – 160,727 miles
  • 2022 – 156,414 miles
  • 2021 – 150,302 miles
  • 2020 – 146,399 miles
  • 2019 – 137,241 miles
  • 2018 – 124,813 miles
  • 2017 – 113,076 miles
  • 2016 – 94,107 miles
  • 2015 – 75,637 miles
  • 2014 – 54,950 miles
  • 2013 – 45,705 miles
  • 2012 – 37,900 miles
  • 2010 – 30,276 miles
  • 2009 – 27,021 miles
  • 2008 – 19,713 miles
  • 2007 – 13,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,974 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,974 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,974 miles
    Test number
    687646152056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail163,974 miles (+3,247)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,974 miles
    Test number
    691646749347
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass160,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,727 miles
    Test number
    474312379402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail160,727 miles (+4,313)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,727 miles
    Test number
    479285116881
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass156,414 miles (+6,112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,414 miles
    Test number
    667630051613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass150,302 miles (+3,903)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,302 miles
    Test number
    338136490562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass146,399 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,399 miles
    Test number
    279764050004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  8. Fail146,398 miles (+9,157)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,398 miles
    Test number
    576101155726
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  9. Pass137,241 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,241 miles
    Test number
    298815733422
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail137,240 miles (+12,427)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,240 miles
    Test number
    489708465414
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass124,813 miles (+11,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,813 miles
    Test number
    118739535312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake recorded very low reading
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass113,076 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,076 miles
    Test number
    612839044742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail113,069 miles (+18,962)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,069 miles
    Test number
    360220628258
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass94,107 miles (+18,470)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,107 miles
    Test number
    662918116190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,637 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,637 miles
    Test number
    220378986793
    • AdvisoryFront brakes alittle uneven on application
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly out of shape

  16. Fail75,635 miles (+20,685)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,635 miles
    Test number
    389276021666
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes alittle uneven on application
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly out of shape

  17. Pass54,950 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,950 miles
    Test number
    435009484227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,570 miles (+6,865)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,570 miles
    Test number
    206053754093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine light on. nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

  19. Pass45,705 miles (+7,805)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,705 miles
    Test number
    175538013441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside outside door handle sticking.

  20. Pass37,900 miles (+7,624)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,900 miles
    Test number
    627902442057
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGE.

  21. Pass30,276 miles (+3,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,276 miles
    Test number
    880574980227
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass27,021 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,021 miles
    Test number
    402242199218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,713 miles (+6,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,713 miles
    Test number
    620647328253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass13,258 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    13,258 miles
    Test number
    144929327225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    12,743 miles
    Test number
    600136387174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 KPL

Does LE04 KPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 KPL expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 KPL?
The MOT on LE04 KPL expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 KPL done?
LE04 KPL was recorded at 163,974 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 8,768 miles a year.
Has LE04 KPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 KPL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LE04 KPL 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 LE04 KPL find?
LE04 KPL passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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