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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LK04 XSZMOT history

LK04 XSZ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2021.

LK04 XSZ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2022
Mileage
110,198 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 XSZ
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
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 XSZ was last recorded at 110,198 miles on 9 Dec 2021, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2008: 8,425 miles, lower than 10,593 miles on 22 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,194 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 110,198 miles
  • 2020 – 103,729 miles
  • 2019 – 98,409 miles
  • 2018 – 83,149 miles
  • 2017 – 72,033 miles
  • 2016 – 61,552 miles
  • 2015 – 53,232 miles
  • 2014 – 44,228 miles
  • 2013 – 32,235 miles
  • 2012 – 29,432 miles
  • 2011 – 23,710 miles
  • 2010 – 20,303 miles
  • 2009 – 17,693 miles
  • 2008 – 15,498 miles
  • 2007 – 10,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,198 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,198 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,198 miles
    Test number
    732014947731
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail110,194 miles (+6,465)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,194 miles
    Test number
    513465104858
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass103,729 miles (+5,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,729 miles
    Test number
    290627264585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass98,409 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,409 miles
    Test number
    750295522793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail98,405 miles (+15,256)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,405 miles
    Test number
    478192500808
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass83,149 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,149 miles
    Test number
    762189347540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,145 miles (+11,112)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,145 miles
    Test number
    928640514243
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexi (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass72,033 miles (+10,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    959903875355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass61,552 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,552 miles
    Test number
    169327564494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,548 miles (+8,316)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,548 miles
    Test number
    275098418325
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass53,232 miles (+9,004)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,232 miles
    Test number
    166733705129
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  12. Pass44,228 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,228 miles
    Test number
    649596964080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,217 miles (+11,982)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,217 miles
    Test number
    189162064009
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass32,235 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,235 miles
    Test number
    607520163037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,432 miles (+5,722)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,432 miles
    Test number
    169975442144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges/nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in tread
  16. Pass23,710 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,710 miles
    Test number
    788177241184
    • NoteRear brake pads are wearing low
  17. Fail23,710 miles (+3,407)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,710 miles
    Test number
    555077541108
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake pads are wearing low
  18. Pass20,303 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,303 miles
    Test number
    474958530155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,693 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,693 miles
    Test number
    983179129177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,498 miles (+7,073)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,498 miles
    Test number
    790980978047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail8,425 miles (-2,168)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,425 miles
    Test number
    720957668066
    • DangerousFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass10,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,593 miles
    Test number
    534933457016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail10,593 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,593 miles
    Test number
    911313257084
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LK04 XSZ

Does LK04 XSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 XSZ expired on 8 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 XSZ?
The MOT on LK04 XSZ expired on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 XSZ done?
LK04 XSZ was recorded at 110,198 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2021, an average of 6,732 miles a year.
Has LK04 XSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 XSZ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LK04 XSZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK04 XSZ find?
LK04 XSZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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