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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LK04 XSHMOT history

LK04 XSH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LK04 XSH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
124,042 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 XSH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 XSH was last recorded at 124,042 miles on 7 May 2026, 730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,312 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
730 miles
Average per year
5,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,042 miles
  • 2023 – 123,312 miles
  • 2022 – 119,038 miles
  • 2021 – 116,132 miles
  • 2020 – 110,012 miles
  • 2019 – 102,241 miles
  • 2018 – 96,935 miles
  • 2017 – 92,163 miles
  • 2016 – 84,507 miles
  • 2015 – 76,824 miles
  • 2014 – 69,893 miles
  • 2013 – 65,356 miles
  • 2012 – 59,826 miles
  • 2011 – 54,612 miles
  • 2009 – 41,302 miles
  • 2008 – 38,056 miles
  • 2007 – 21,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,042 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,042 miles (+730)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    124,042 miles
    Test number
    540614487313
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass123,312 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,312 miles
    Test number
    330895241054
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail123,309 miles (+4,271)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,309 miles
    Test number
    976586640896
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass119,038 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,038 miles
    Test number
    552429618109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail119,036 miles (+2,904)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,036 miles
    Test number
    700995168137
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass116,132 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,132 miles
    Test number
    157687301833
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail116,071 miles (+6,059)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,071 miles
    Test number
    490525182121
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass110,012 miles (+7,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,012 miles
    Test number
    712103386928
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass102,241 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    102,241 miles
    Test number
    953816021502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,935 miles
    Test number
    601827356118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,935 miles (+4,772)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,935 miles
    Test number
    360150907380
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  12. Pass92,163 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,163 miles
    Test number
    205770758885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail92,163 miles (+7,656)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,163 miles
    Test number
    475973786127
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass84,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,507 miles
    Test number
    882471569781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail84,507 miles (+7,683)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,507 miles
    Test number
    126952206168
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass76,824 miles (+6,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    465731375094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Pass69,893 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,893 miles
    Test number
    338623584028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,356 miles
    Test number
    235859443137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,356 miles (+5,530)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,356 miles
    Test number
    317839643196
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass59,826 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    115765972126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,612 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,612 miles
    Test number
    109932231185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Fail54,607 miles (+13,305)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,607 miles
    Test number
    986026521104
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass41,302 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,302 miles
    Test number
    742619899009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,056 miles (+17,030)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,056 miles
    Test number
    761323158286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,026 miles
    Test number
    114369787400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 XSH

Does LK04 XSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 XSH is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK04 XSH?
The MOT on LK04 XSH is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 XSH done?
LK04 XSH was recorded at 124,042 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,392 miles a year.
Has LK04 XSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 XSH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LK04 XSH 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 XSH find?
LK04 XSH passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; coil spring corroded; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, and 2 more.

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