
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass83,149 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 83,149 miles
- Test number
- 762189347540
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass61,552 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 61,552 miles
- Test number
- 169327564494
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass53,232 miles (+9,004)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 53,232 miles
- Test number
- 166733705129
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass44,228 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 44,228 miles
- Test number
- 649596964080
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass32,235 miles (+2,803)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 32,235 miles
- Test number
- 607520163037
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass23,710 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 23,710 miles
- Test number
- 788177241184
- NoteRear brake pads are wearing low
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
Pass20,303 miles (+2,610)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 20,303 miles
- Test number
- 474958530155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,693 miles (+2,195)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 17,693 miles
- Test number
- 983179129177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,498 miles (+7,073)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 15,498 miles
- Test number
- 790980978047
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass10,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 10,593 miles
- Test number
- 534933457016
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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