BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
LK04 XWCMOT history
LK04 XWC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 178,374 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 178,374 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,178 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK04 XWC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 27 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK04 XWC was last recorded at 178,374 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 6,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 171,389 miles · 18 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,985 miles
- Average per year
- 8,178 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 178,374 miles
- 2024 – 171,389 miles
- 2023 – 165,389 miles
- 2022 – 157,573 miles
- 2021 – 146,727 miles
- 2020 – 141,069 miles
- 2019 – 134,217 miles
- 2018 – 125,462 miles
- 2017 – 117,502 miles
- 2016 – 114,692 miles
- 2015 – 109,697 miles
- 2014 – 105,291 miles
- 2013 – 96,269 miles
- 2012 – 86,275 miles
- 2011 – 73,635 miles
- 2010 – 59,557 miles
- 2009 – 49,067 miles
- 2008 – 38,541 miles
- 2007 – 24,660 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,374 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,374 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 178,374 miles
- Test number
- 407249448934
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail178,374 miles (+6,985)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,374 miles
- Test number
- 518980613898
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass171,389 miles (+6,000)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 171,389 miles
- Test number
- 277389158042
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,389 miles (+7,816)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 165,389 miles
- Test number
- 885208415421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,573 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 157,573 miles
- Test number
- 733835127021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail157,573 miles (+10,846)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,573 miles
- Test number
- 291047642632
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,727 miles (+15)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 146,727 miles
- Test number
- 124820722343
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GearBox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail146,712 miles (+5,643)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,712 miles
- Test number
- 867148450681
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GearBox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,069 miles (+6,852)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 141,069 miles
- Test number
- 954171733022
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWET TEST
Pass134,217 miles (+8,755)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 134,217 miles
- Test number
- 100404939376
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass125,462 miles (+7,960)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 125,462 miles
- Test number
- 956348170379
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass117,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 117,502 miles
- Test number
- 983253927581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,502 miles (+28)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,502 miles
- Test number
- 921037784557
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fail117,474 miles (+2,782)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,474 miles
- Test number
- 861099263987
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front uneven wear to tyre
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to the underside of the vehicle
Pass114,692 miles (+4,995)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 114,692 miles
- Test number
- 148025120225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.2b)
Pass109,697 miles (+4,406)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 109,697 miles
- Test number
- 370312266589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,291 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 105,291 miles
- Test number
- 556879364296
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail105,291 miles (+9,022)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,291 miles
- Test number
- 157789664267
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass96,269 miles (+196)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 96,269 miles
- Test number
- 486641103401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,073 miles (+9,798)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,073 miles
- Test number
- 759798893252
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,275 miles (+12,640)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 86,275 miles
- Test number
- 987930792237
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteMobile phone unit hampers reverse gear operation ADVISE relocate ASAP
- NoteEngine oil on min
Pass73,635 miles (+14,078)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 73,635 miles
- Test number
- 169780981209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,557 miles (+10,490)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 59,557 miles
- Test number
- 292941080249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass49,067 miles (+10,526)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 49,067 miles
- Test number
- 872385999299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,541 miles (+13,881)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 38,541 miles
- Test number
- 851504108381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 24,660 miles
- Test number
- 823357147091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK04 XWC
- Does LK04 XWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 XWC is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LK04 XWC?
- The MOT on LK04 XWC is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LK04 XWC done?
- LK04 XWC was recorded at 178,374 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,178 miles a year.
- Has LK04 XWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK04 XWC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LK04 XWC 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 XWC find?
- LK04 XWC passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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