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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LK04 XFEMOT history

LK04 XFE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2023.

LK04 XFE 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 11 Aug 2024
Mileage
131,405 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 XFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 XFE was last recorded at 131,405 miles on 12 Aug 2023, 3,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,079 miles · 3 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
3,326 miles
Average per year
6,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,405 miles
  • 2020 – 128,079 miles
  • 2019 – 117,197 miles
  • 2018 – 103,815 miles
  • 2017 – 90,240 miles
  • 2016 – 78,213 miles
  • 2015 – 66,193 miles
  • 2014 – 61,889 miles
  • 2012 – 57,433 miles
  • 2011 – 48,040 miles
  • 2009 – 43,931 miles
  • 2008 – 32,428 miles
  • 2007 – 22,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,405 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,405 miles (+3,326)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,405 miles
    Test number
    978690594454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,079 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,079 miles
    Test number
    118172272928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail128,045 miles (+10,848)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,045 miles
    Test number
    181435266077
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass117,197 miles (+13,382)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,197 miles
    Test number
    815627638934
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass103,815 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    255159071085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail103,814 miles (+13,574)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,814 miles
    Test number
    131203476809
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass90,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,240 miles
    Test number
    655602722230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Fail90,240 miles (+12,027)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,240 miles
    Test number
    856016880495
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass78,213 miles (+12,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,213 miles
    Test number
    177643729107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside /offside (3.7.B.6b)
  10. Pass66,193 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,193 miles
    Test number
    389185975070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,325 miles (+3,436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    758577205020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass61,889 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,889 miles
    Test number
    968593604039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,433 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,433 miles
    Test number
    205529852361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,239 miles (+5,199)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,239 miles
    Test number
    898641712097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,040 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    735292311001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,037 miles (+4,106)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,037 miles
    Test number
    916798001078
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass43,931 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,931 miles
    Test number
    442194869414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,921 miles (+7,493)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,921 miles
    Test number
    650238429153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,428 miles (+9,931)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,428 miles
    Test number
    352274998005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,497 miles
    Test number
    422037897060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 XFE

Does LK04 XFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 XFE expired on 11 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 XFE?
The MOT on LK04 XFE expired on 11 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 XFE done?
LK04 XFE was recorded at 131,405 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2023, an average of 6,662 miles a year.
Has LK04 XFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 XFE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LK04 XFE 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 XFE find?
LK04 XFE passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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