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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

LK04 XMJMOT history

LK04 XMJ is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LK04 XMJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
81,572 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 XMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 XMJ was last recorded at 81,572 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,011 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
561 miles
Average per year
3,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,572 miles
  • 2024 – 81,011 miles
  • 2023 – 80,432 miles
  • 2022 – 79,064 miles
  • 2021 – 78,260 miles
  • 2020 – 76,406 miles
  • 2019 – 73,941 miles
  • 2018 – 72,470 miles
  • 2017 – 71,616 miles
  • 2016 – 70,810 miles
  • 2015 – 70,106 miles
  • 2014 – 68,936 miles
  • 2013 – 66,528 miles
  • 2012 – 60,691 miles
  • 2011 – 54,238 miles
  • 2010 – 46,678 miles
  • 2009 – 41,977 miles
  • 2008 – 36,871 miles
  • 2007 – 26,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,572 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,572 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    81,572 miles
    Test number
    636814526412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,011 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,011 miles
    Test number
    412801336686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,432 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,432 miles
    Test number
    314497166474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,064 miles (+804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,064 miles
    Test number
    384114401598
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass78,260 miles (+1,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,260 miles
    Test number
    970174548759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass76,406 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,406 miles
    Test number
    111643309196
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Fail76,404 miles (+2,463)1 dangerous3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,404 miles
    Test number
    812717675523
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass73,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,941 miles
    Test number
    299973381010
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail73,941 miles (+1,471)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,941 miles
    Test number
    969898666865
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass72,470 miles (+854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,470 miles
    Test number
    368481355762
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear defferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass71,616 miles (+806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,616 miles
    Test number
    464296518214
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass70,810 miles (+704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,810 miles
    Test number
    406497944397
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass70,106 miles (+1,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,106 miles
    Test number
    330062750794
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWind screen chip
  14. Pass68,936 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,936 miles
    Test number
    349568524354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,528 miles (+5,837)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,528 miles
    Test number
    667332233380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,691 miles
    Test number
    119200422339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,691 miles (+6,453)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,691 miles
    Test number
    306300722335
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass54,238 miles (+7,560)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,238 miles
    Test number
    479009301407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,678 miles (+4,701)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,678 miles
    Test number
    360402410385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,977 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,977 miles
    Test number
    322740129361
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass41,977 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,977 miles
    Test number
    494670429364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,871 miles (+10,550)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,871 miles
    Test number
    854287528397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,321 miles
    Test number
    991791557296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 XMJ

Does LK04 XMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 XMJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK04 XMJ?
The MOT on LK04 XMJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 XMJ done?
LK04 XMJ was recorded at 81,572 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 3,038 miles a year.
Has LK04 XMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 XMJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LK04 XMJ 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 XMJ find?
LK04 XMJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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