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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LK04 XSVMOT history

LK04 XSV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LK04 XSV grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,408 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 XSV
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
12 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 XSV was last recorded at 96,408 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,914 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
494 miles
Average per year
3,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,408 miles
  • 2025 – 95,914 miles
  • 2023 – 95,317 miles
  • 2022 – 94,811 miles
  • 2021 – 93,435 miles
  • 2020 – 92,685 miles
  • 2019 – 92,075 miles
  • 2018 – 91,040 miles
  • 2017 – 90,133 miles
  • 2016 – 83,601 miles
  • 2015 – 77,747 miles
  • 2014 – 74,376 miles
  • 2013 – 70,199 miles
  • 2012 – 63,251 miles
  • 2011 – 56,551 miles
  • 2010 – 43,909 miles
  • 2009 – 32,580 miles
  • 2008 – 29,360 miles
  • 2007 – 25,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,408 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking block missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock absorber stem corroded also. (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking block missing.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock absorber stem corroded also. (5.3.2 (d))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear drive shaft inner joint has slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake pads worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,408 miles (+494)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,408 miles
    Test number
    952686316938
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock absorber stem corroded also. (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking block missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock absorber stem corroded also. (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass95,914 miles (+597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,914 miles
    Test number
    284897391982
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
  3. Pass95,317 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,317 miles
    Test number
    291011935146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,811 miles (+1,376)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,811 miles
    Test number
    572193680050
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 LED bulbs inop in light unit (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp cracked but still working
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass93,435 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,435 miles
    Test number
    677115184389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,685 miles (+610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,685 miles
    Test number
    409436424701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass92,075 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,075 miles
    Test number
    458516459933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,040 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,040 miles
    Test number
    494964293426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,133 miles (+6,532)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,133 miles
    Test number
    635413568416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,601 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,601 miles
    Test number
    891710265188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear drive shaft inner joint has slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
  11. Fail83,600 miles (+5,853)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,600 miles
    Test number
    256636644978
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Levelling switch lever broken (1.7.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear drive shaft inner joint has slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
  12. Pass77,747 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,747 miles
    Test number
    399410556480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,376 miles (+4,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,376 miles
    Test number
    828860194235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass70,199 miles (+6,948)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,199 miles
    Test number
    765248683238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,251 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,251 miles
    Test number
    367987282217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,551 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,551 miles
    Test number
    329902991219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,307 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,307 miles
    Test number
    596496971169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,248 miles (+9,339)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,248 miles
    Test number
    158269861103
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass43,909 miles (+11,329)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,909 miles
    Test number
    481852370189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,580 miles
    Test number
    860446579144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,580 miles (+369)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,580 miles
    Test number
    701654679171
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
  22. Pass32,211 miles (+2,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,211 miles
    Test number
    533066399053
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass29,360 miles (+3,593)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,360 miles
    Test number
    682578978020
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • Note1/handbrake lever high 2/nail in near side rear tyre
  24. Pass25,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,767 miles
    Test number
    622888157078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 XSV

Does LK04 XSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 XSV is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK04 XSV?
The MOT on LK04 XSV is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 XSV done?
LK04 XSV was recorded at 96,408 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,701 miles a year.
Has LK04 XSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 XSV has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LK04 XSV 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 XSV find?
LK04 XSV passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front jacking block missing; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting has slight movement., and 4 more.

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