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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LK04 GHJMOT history

LK04 GHJ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2023.

LK04 GHJ 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 27 Mar 2024
Mileage
162,257 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 GHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 GHJ was last recorded at 162,257 miles on 20 Mar 2023, 14,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,665 miles · 28 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
14,592 miles
Average per year
9,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,257 miles
  • 2022 – 147,665 miles
  • 2021 – 135,231 miles
  • 2020 – 133,661 miles
  • 2019 – 119,487 miles
  • 2018 – 103,120 miles
  • 2017 – 87,423 miles
  • 2016 – 74,182 miles
  • 2015 – 57,191 miles
  • 2014 – 40,252 miles
  • 2013 – 37,365 miles
  • 2012 – 34,534 miles
  • 2011 – 31,154 miles
  • 2010 – 27,937 miles
  • 2009 – 23,867 miles
  • 2008 – 20,109 miles
  • 2007 – 16,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,257 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,257 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    162,257 miles
    Test number
    856214075215
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail162,256 miles (+14,591)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,256 miles
    Test number
    786281668628
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass147,665 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,665 miles
    Test number
    238349448128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail147,654 miles (+12,423)2 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,654 miles
    Test number
    243673241501
    • 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))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass135,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,231 miles
    Test number
    410307843431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail135,231 miles (+1,570)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,231 miles
    Test number
    599057121771
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass133,661 miles (+14,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    133,661 miles
    Test number
    877374016689
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms have play in bushes
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe has slight leak

  8. Pass119,487 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,487 miles
    Test number
    722776068595
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail119,377 miles (+16,257)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,377 miles
    Test number
    858759071370
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass103,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,120 miles
    Test number
    254091189047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail103,118 miles (+15,695)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,118 miles
    Test number
    696733909141
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass87,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,423 miles
    Test number
    210128676344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail87,423 miles (+13,241)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,423 miles
    Test number
    842245346033
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass74,182 miles (+16,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,182 miles
    Test number
    239214403833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass57,191 miles (+16,939)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,191 miles
    Test number
    475389295062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass40,252 miles (+2,887)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,252 miles
    Test number
    876413214150
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount missing
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass37,365 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,365 miles
    Test number
    246399903131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,534 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,534 miles
    Test number
    258813402177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Fail34,520 miles (+3,366)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,520 miles
    Test number
    219843802416
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall damaged

  20. Pass31,154 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,154 miles
    Test number
    205169101182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,937 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,937 miles
    Test number
    420894980037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,867 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,867 miles
    Test number
    501280599076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,109 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,109 miles
    Test number
    213335508163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,312 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,312 miles
    Test number
    260584417168
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Questions about LK04 GHJ

Does LK04 GHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 GHJ expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 GHJ?
The MOT on LK04 GHJ expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 GHJ done?
LK04 GHJ was recorded at 162,257 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2023, an average of 9,177 miles a year.
Has LK04 GHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 GHJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LK04 GHJ 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 LK04 GHJ find?
LK04 GHJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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