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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LK04 JPVMOT history

LK04 JPV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LK04 JPV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
158,419 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 JPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 JPV was last recorded at 158,419 miles on 12 May 2026, 8,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,810 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,609 miles
Average per year
6,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,419 miles
  • 2025 – 149,810 miles
  • 2024 – 149,724 miles
  • 2021 – 148,611 miles
  • 2020 – 140,667 miles
  • 2019 – 133,780 miles
  • 2018 – 126,702 miles
  • 2017 – 121,386 miles
  • 2016 – 117,933 miles
  • 2015 – 103,546 miles
  • 2014 – 83,662 miles
  • 2013 – 70,375 miles
  • 2012 – 59,484 miles
  • 2011 – 56,245 miles
  • 2010 – 52,210 miles
  • 2009 – 48,435 miles
  • 2008 – 43,279 miles
  • 2007 – 38,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,419 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,419 miles (+8,609)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    158,419 miles
    Test number
    402794125905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,810 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,810 miles
    Test number
    370857636988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,724 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,724 miles
    Test number
    936248283557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,611 miles
    Test number
    836441581446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail148,611 miles (+7,944)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,611 miles
    Test number
    498997827469
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced badly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,667 miles
    Test number
    986685166122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,667 miles (+6,887)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,667 miles
    Test number
    574150586496
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass133,780 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,780 miles
    Test number
    125834591907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail133,780 miles (+7,078)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,780 miles
    Test number
    495960380880
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass126,702 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,702 miles
    Test number
    979814827384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail126,695 miles (+5,309)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,695 miles
    Test number
    502403721008
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass121,386 miles (+3,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    121,386 miles
    Test number
    324995161297
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake minimum effort just met

  13. Pass117,933 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    117,933 miles
    Test number
    387713706307
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged

  14. Fail117,926 miles (+14,380)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,926 miles
    Test number
    555043780926
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged

  15. Pass103,546 miles (+19,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,546 miles
    Test number
    405070627595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass83,662 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    629152554209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,358 miles (+12,983)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,358 miles
    Test number
    379632244402
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre flat
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  18. Pass70,375 miles (+10,891)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,375 miles
    Test number
    138994053187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass59,484 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,484 miles
    Test number
    926528982003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,245 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,245 miles
    Test number
    567358791030
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass56,245 miles (+4,035)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,245 miles
    Test number
    897148891014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,210 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,210 miles
    Test number
    204945600123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,435 miles (+5,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,435 miles
    Test number
    511882319130
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass43,279 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,279 miles
    Test number
    773755288024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,497 miles
    Test number
    463270987053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 JPV

Does LK04 JPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 JPV is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK04 JPV?
The MOT on LK04 JPV is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 JPV done?
LK04 JPV was recorded at 158,419 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 6,265 miles a year.
Has LK04 JPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 JPV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LK04 JPV 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 JPV find?
LK04 JPV passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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