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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LK04 YXAMOT history

LK04 YXA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2022.

LK04 YXA 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 Aug 2023
Mileage
132,065 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 YXA
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
4 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 YXA was last recorded at 132,065 miles on 9 Aug 2022, 2,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,499 miles · 30 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,566 miles
Average per year
6,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,065 miles
  • 2021 – 129,499 miles
  • 2018 – 128,294 miles
  • 2017 – 125,848 miles
  • 2016 – 124,030 miles
  • 2015 – 115,416 miles
  • 2014 – 108,633 miles
  • 2013 – 95,758 miles
  • 2012 – 87,245 miles
  • 2011 – 74,251 miles
  • 2010 – 63,923 miles
  • 2009 – 46,748 miles
  • 2008 – 43,637 miles
  • 2007 – 39,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,065 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,065 miles (+2,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,065 miles
    Test number
    735411090996
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,499 miles (+1,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,499 miles
    Test number
    123438330856
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    128,294 miles
    Test number
    608424668547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,294 miles (+2,446)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,294 miles
    Test number
    355257092631
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded near tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass125,848 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,848 miles
    Test number
    866826057169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,030 miles (+588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,030 miles
    Test number
    500522522160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail123,442 miles (+8,026)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,442 miles
    Test number
    882271376424
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded all rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass115,416 miles (+6,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,416 miles
    Test number
    366708875114
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass108,633 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,633 miles
    Test number
    787425834134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

  10. Fail108,633 miles (+12,875)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,633 miles
    Test number
    229503634183
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

  11. Pass95,758 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,758 miles
    Test number
    675092143180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,708 miles (+8,463)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,708 miles
    Test number
    227068433171
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass87,245 miles (+12,994)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,245 miles
    Test number
    335267342122
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded.

  14. Pass74,251 miles (+10,328)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,251 miles
    Test number
    227910551169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak.

  15. Pass63,923 miles (+17,175)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,923 miles
    Test number
    970876740189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass46,748 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,748 miles
    Test number
    372623359178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,637 miles (+4,313)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,637 miles
    Test number
    491430058307
    • NoteAdvise hand brake at 19% min standard 16%
    • NoteAdvise hand brake travel high reserve travel left

  18. Pass39,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,324 miles
    Test number
    472738747445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 YXA

Does LK04 YXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 YXA expired on 8 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 YXA?
The MOT on LK04 YXA expired on 8 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 YXA done?
LK04 YXA was recorded at 132,065 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2022, an average of 6,329 miles a year.
Has LK04 YXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 YXA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LK04 YXA 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 YXA find?
LK04 YXA passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: central prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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