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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LK04 YMYMOT history

LK04 YMY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 142,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.

LK04 YMY 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 7 Feb 2023
Mileage
142,114 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 YMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 YMY was last recorded at 142,114 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 10,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2014: 62,685 miles, lower than 71,777 miles on 15 Nov 2012.

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
131,619 miles · 17 Jul 2017
Between the last two tests
10,495 miles
Average per year
6,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,114 miles
  • 2017 – 131,619 miles
  • 2016 – 118,558 miles
  • 2015 – 99,161 miles
  • 2014 – 77,165 miles
  • 2012 – 71,777 miles
  • 2011 – 62,958 miles
  • 2010 – 54,794 miles
  • 2008 – 52,454 miles
  • 2007 – 44,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,114 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,114 miles (+10,495)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,114 miles
    Test number
    842312213709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,619 miles (+13,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,619 miles
    Test number
    823620987933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  3. Pass118,558 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    118,558 miles
    Test number
    752568430053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,184 miles (+19,023)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,184 miles
    Test number
    939975150569
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  5. Pass99,161 miles (+164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,161 miles
    Test number
    128722445113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail98,997 miles (+21,832)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,997 miles
    Test number
    849818935153
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass77,165 miles (+14,480)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,165 miles
    Test number
    996533284076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak around gearbox

  8. Fail62,685 miles (-9,092)1 dangerous3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,685 miles
    Test number
    187839874443
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak around gearbox

  9. Pass71,777 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,777 miles
    Test number
    459930322317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN.s.f.tyre wall damaged.

  10. Fail71,769 miles (+8,811)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    427607512408
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine oil level low.
    • NoteN.s.f.tyre wall damaged.
    • NoteO.s.r.and n.s.r.tyres are worn badly to the inner edges.

  11. Pass62,958 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,958 miles
    Test number
    147442131283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,950 miles (+8,156)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    848031831206
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass54,794 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,794 miles
    Test number
    312921910206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,454 miles (+7,647)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,454 miles
    Test number
    923467808261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,807 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,807 miles
    Test number
    371346967136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,795 miles
    Test number
    283238057486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 YMY

Does LK04 YMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 YMY expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 YMY?
The MOT on LK04 YMY expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 YMY done?
LK04 YMY was recorded at 142,114 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 6,632 miles a year.
Has LK04 YMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 YMY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on LK04 YMY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK04 YMY find?
LK04 YMY passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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