BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc
LE04 KPTMOT history
LE04 KPT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 173,886 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 173,886 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,397 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE04 KPT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 25 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE04 KPT was last recorded at 173,886 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 2,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 171,140 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,746 miles
- Average per year
- 5,397 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 173,886 miles
- 2024 – 171,140 miles
- 2023 – 165,847 miles
- 2022 – 159,664 miles
- 2021 – 155,617 miles
- 2020 – 152,294 miles
- 2019 – 148,558 miles
- 2018 – 144,872 miles
- 2017 – 140,397 miles
- 2016 – 132,242 miles
- 2015 – 128,591 miles
- 2014 – 119,194 miles
- 2013 – 114,837 miles
- 2012 – 111,917 miles
- 2011 – 105,640 miles
- 2010 – 99,947 miles
- 2009 – 94,402 miles
- 2008 – 87,201 miles
- 2007 – 79,556 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,886 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
31 tests since 23 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,886 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 173,886 miles
- Test number
- 115329464937
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail173,886 miles (+2,746)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,886 miles
- Test number
- 741493624815
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass171,140 miles (+5,293)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 171,140 miles
- Test number
- 186117178460
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass165,847 miles (+6,183)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 165,847 miles
- Test number
- 576997724905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,664 miles (+4,047)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 159,664 miles
- Test number
- 673616284951
- MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded but not likely to cause injury
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,617 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 155,617 miles
- Test number
- 640819208781
- AdvisoryBoth rear arches corroded.
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear's. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer rattling.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded, covered in tape.
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose.
Fail155,617 miles (+3,323)2 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,617 miles
- Test number
- 894878698090
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear arches corroded.
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear's. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer rattling.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded, covered in tape.
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose.
Pass152,294 miles (+3,736)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 152,294 miles
- Test number
- 587788809873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,558 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 148,558 miles
- Test number
- 798124464348
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre mishapped
Fail148,558 miles (+3,686)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,558 miles
- Test number
- 317734710397
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted inboard shoes not fastened to plate (1.1.13 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre mishapped
Pass144,872 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 144,872 miles
- Test number
- 399441213277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE both pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail144,857 miles (+4,460)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,857 miles
- Test number
- 817876158731
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling against arch liner (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE both pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass140,397 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 140,397 miles
- Test number
- 900843643050
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail140,397 miles (+8,155)4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,397 miles
- Test number
- 408896511422
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass132,242 miles (+77)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 132,242 miles
- Test number
- 316957786736
- AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes slight p;lay
- AdvisoryNsf tyre wearing on edge
Fail132,165 miles (+3,574)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,165 miles
- Test number
- 777294383677
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass128,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 128,591 miles
- Test number
- 731972288694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,591 miles (+9,397)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,591 miles
- Test number
- 150710796411
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass119,194 miles (+4,357)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 119,194 miles
- Test number
- 568697344376
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Pass114,837 miles (+2,920)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 114,837 miles
- Test number
- 679322053368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,917 miles (+79)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 111,917 miles
- Test number
- 886765752321
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail111,838 miles (+6,198)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,838 miles
- Test number
- 106925442397
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass105,640 miles (+5,693)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 105,640 miles
- Test number
- 149640241326
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,947 miles (+5,545)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 99,947 miles
- Test number
- 651355140396
- 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)
Pass94,402 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 94,402 miles
- Test number
- 441744549468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,380 miles (+7,179)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,380 miles
- Test number
- 814893349399
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass87,201 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 87,201 miles
- Test number
- 360287948311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,182 miles (+7,626)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,182 miles
- Test number
- 324966648356
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass79,556 miles (+3,778)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 79,556 miles
- Test number
- 383695147383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,778 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 75,778 miles
- Test number
- 270975137269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,778 miles3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,778 miles
- Test number
- 772115637283
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LE04 KPT
- Does LE04 KPT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 KPT is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LE04 KPT?
- The MOT on LE04 KPT is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE04 KPT done?
- LE04 KPT was recorded at 173,886 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 5,397 miles a year.
- Has LE04 KPT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE04 KPT has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE04 KPT 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 KPT find?
- LE04 KPT passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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