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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LK04 XOBMOT history

LK04 XOB is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

LK04 XOB grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2022
Mileage
118,655 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 XOB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 XOB was last recorded at 118,655 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 3,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,849 miles · 18 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,806 miles
Average per year
6,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 118,655 miles
  • 2020 – 114,849 miles
  • 2019 – 105,294 miles
  • 2018 – 96,607 miles
  • 2017 – 91,340 miles
  • 2016 – 87,167 miles
  • 2015 – 82,590 miles
  • 2014 – 75,623 miles
  • 2013 – 70,195 miles
  • 2011 – 57,257 miles
  • 2010 – 47,612 miles
  • 2009 – 42,165 miles
  • 2008 – 29,093 miles
  • 2007 – 21,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,655 miles
  • AdvisoryEML Light on
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm
  • AdvisoryTraction control light on

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.

  • Major oil leak power steering damp.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Brake hoses cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,655 miles (+3,806)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,655 miles
    Test number
    965963309460
    • AdvisoryEML Light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on

  2. Pass114,849 miles (+9,555)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,849 miles
    Test number
    785979777866
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp leveling component (O/s/f wishbone linkage deteriorated)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass105,294 miles (+8,687)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,294 miles
    Test number
    929258246878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,607 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,607 miles
    Test number
    204214865442
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses cracked.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryMajor oil leak power steering damp.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake hose retaining clip damaged.

  5. Fail96,593 miles (+5,253)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,593 miles
    Test number
    287138768969
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component insecure Pipes by rack (2.1.5 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses cracked.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryMajor oil leak power steering damp.

  6. Pass91,340 miles (+4,173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,340 miles
    Test number
    989363373094
    • AdvisoryMajor oil leak power steering damp.
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  7. Pass87,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    385996311568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,167 miles (+4,577)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    377346304230
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass82,590 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,590 miles
    Test number
    616749665158
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail82,590 miles (+6,967)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,590 miles
    Test number
    216979265414
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteO/S/R brake hose bracket bent starting to stretch brake hose
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass75,623 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,623 miles
    Test number
    119796174171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,617 miles (+5,422)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,617 miles
    Test number
    526030674168
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

  13. Pass70,195 miles (+12,938)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    188460033023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,257 miles (+9,645)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,257 miles
    Test number
    358225411373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,612 miles (+5,447)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,612 miles
    Test number
    742973430366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner & outer edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

  16. Pass42,165 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,165 miles
    Test number
    493019409434
    • 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)

  17. Fail42,149 miles (+13,056)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,149 miles
    Test number
    863348309383
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass29,093 miles (+7,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,093 miles
    Test number
    994002438331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass21,764 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,764 miles
    Test number
    524810817369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,825 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,825 miles
    Test number
    751945917286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail20,821 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,821 miles
    Test number
    312113717435
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LK04 XOB

Does LK04 XOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 XOB expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 XOB?
The MOT on LK04 XOB expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 XOB done?
LK04 XOB was recorded at 118,655 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 6,853 miles a year.
Has LK04 XOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 XOB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LK04 XOB 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 XOB find?
LK04 XOB passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 5 advisories: eml light on; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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