
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass131,405 miles (+3,326)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 131,405 miles
- Test number
- 978690594454
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass66,193 miles (+868)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 66,193 miles
- Test number
- 389185975070
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass61,889 miles (+4,456)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 61,889 miles
- Test number
- 968593604039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,433 miles (+4,194)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 57,433 miles
- Test number
- 205529852361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,239 miles (+5,199)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 53,239 miles
- Test number
- 898641712097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,040 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 48,040 miles
- Test number
- 735292311001
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass43,931 miles (+4,010)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 43,931 miles
- Test number
- 442194869414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,921 miles (+7,493)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 39,921 miles
- Test number
- 650238429153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,428 miles (+9,931)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 32,428 miles
- Test number
- 352274998005
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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