
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
LK04 LPVMOT history
LK04 LPV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 96,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 96,565 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 19 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 4,004 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK04 LPV
- 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
- 1 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK04 LPV was last recorded at 96,565 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,135 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 430 miles
- Average per year
- 4,004 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,565 miles
- 2025 – 96,135 miles
- 2024 – 96,116 miles
- 2023 – 94,342 miles
- 2022 – 93,699 miles
- 2021 – 93,134 miles
- 2020 – 92,937 miles
- 2019 – 90,061 miles
- 2018 – 78,731 miles
- 2016 – 69,388 miles
- 2015 – 67,985 miles
- 2014 – 63,364 miles
- 2013 – 59,658 miles
- 2012 – 54,742 miles
- 2011 – 47,709 miles
- 2010 – 42,350 miles
- 2009 – 34,985 miles
- 2008 – 29,290 miles
- 2007 – 23,076 miles
- 2006 – 19,758 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap 'O' ring perished.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Metal pipe corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'.
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
34 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,565 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 96,565 miles
- Test number
- 761494543276
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap 'O' ring perished.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Metal pipe corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Fail96,565 miles (+430)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,565 miles
- Test number
- 644619850586
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel pipe 'O' ring perished.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Metal pipe corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,135 miles (+19)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 96,135 miles
- Test number
- 701352292322
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front wing tapped up
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight play, both inner rack joints
Fail96,116 miles (+1,774)3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,116 miles
- Test number
- 303341630896
- MajorEmissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard Half sensor left hanging from wire, hole in exhaust (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front wing taped up
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack inner joints
Pass94,342 miles (+160)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 94,342 miles
- Test number
- 874251902233
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail94,182 miles (+483)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,182 miles
- Test number
- 899787362243
- MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass93,699 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 93,699 miles
- Test number
- 954672554908
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail93,699 miles (+565)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,699 miles
- Test number
- 454054691110
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass93,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 93,134 miles
- Test number
- 845906509288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,134 miles (+197)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,134 miles
- Test number
- 750780862531
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass92,937 miles (+88)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 92,937 miles
- Test number
- 249004453672
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s steering arm has slight play
Fail92,849 miles (+2,788)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,849 miles
- Test number
- 327795291373
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront lower swivels have play
- AdvisoryRear discs heavily corroded
- AdvisorySteel brake pipes corroded
Pass90,061 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 90,061 miles
- Test number
- 100714842133
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail90,060 miles (+11,329)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,060 miles
- Test number
- 951817542642
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass78,731 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 78,731 miles
- Test number
- 328776429370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,704 miles (+9,316)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,704 miles
- Test number
- 767021166886
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded. vehicle appears unused for long period of time. (3.5.1i)
Pass69,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 69,388 miles
- Test number
- 995740992060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,388 miles (+37)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,388 miles
- Test number
- 303222383451
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fail69,351 miles (+1,366)7 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,351 miles
- Test number
- 167224066761
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective Air bag light is on . (5.4.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre outer side wall is slightly damaged (ply or cord not exposed ).
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass67,985 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 67,985 miles
- Test number
- 757689709985
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySlight play both front inner steering arm's
Fail67,985 miles (+4,621)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,985 miles
- Test number
- 426129725446
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySlight play both front inner steering arm's
Pass63,364 miles (+5)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 63,364 miles
- Test number
- 917947414262
- NoteWear and corrosion on all brake discs
Fail63,359 miles (+3,701)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,359 miles
- Test number
- 136150014289
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- NoteSlight damage to door mirrors
- NoteWear and corrosion on all brake discs
Pass59,658 miles (+4,916)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 59,658 miles
- Test number
- 416900953182
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass54,742 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 54,742 miles
- Test number
- 236519242460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,742 miles (+7,033)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,742 miles
- Test number
- 809299742189
- Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass47,709 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 47,709 miles
- Test number
- 246009751174
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
Fail47,709 miles (+5,359)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,709 miles
- Test number
- 317289951120
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
Pass42,350 miles (+7,365)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 42,350 miles
- Test number
- 424067560174
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge
Pass34,985 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 34,985 miles
- Test number
- 743989859110
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail34,964 miles (+5,674)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,964 miles
- Test number
- 632308849151
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOffside door mirror glass damaged
Pass29,290 miles (+6,214)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 29,290 miles
- Test number
- 714678468166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,076 miles (+3,318)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 23,076 miles
- Test number
- 552746867165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,758 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 19,758 miles
- Test number
- 291336056384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK04 LPV
- Does LK04 LPV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 LPV is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LK04 LPV?
- The MOT on LK04 LPV is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LK04 LPV done?
- LK04 LPV was recorded at 96,565 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,004 miles a year.
- Has LK04 LPV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK04 LPV has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LK04 LPV 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 LPV find?
- LK04 LPV passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 9 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded.; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off, and 6 more.
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