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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LK04 YYLMOT history

LK04 YYL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

LK04 YYL black 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 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
121,525 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 YYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 YYL was last recorded at 121,525 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,524 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,525 miles
  • 2024 – 115,668 miles
  • 2023 – 110,413 miles
  • 2022 – 106,313 miles
  • 2021 – 100,997 miles
  • 2020 – 92,543 miles
  • 2019 – 88,370 miles
  • 2018 – 82,335 miles
  • 2017 – 78,638 miles
  • 2016 – 73,881 miles
  • 2015 – 68,978 miles
  • 2014 – 63,358 miles
  • 2013 – 58,365 miles
  • 2012 – 53,739 miles
  • 2011 – 48,959 miles
  • 2010 – 43,601 miles
  • 2009 – 39,642 miles
  • 2008 – 36,580 miles
  • 2007 – 31,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,525 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,525 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,525 miles
    Test number
    573904945903
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail121,524 miles (+5,856)3 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,524 miles
    Test number
    934962161766
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass115,668 miles (+5,255)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,668 miles
    Test number
    848085305898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,413 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,413 miles
    Test number
    709416964774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,313 miles
    Test number
    149845889431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,313 miles (+5,316)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,313 miles
    Test number
    545106023532
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,997 miles (+8,454)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,997 miles
    Test number
    124073854783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,543 miles (+4,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,543 miles
    Test number
    283387984820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,370 miles (+6,035)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,370 miles
    Test number
    788511055486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,335 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,335 miles
    Test number
    599514358137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail82,335 miles (+3,697)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,335 miles
    Test number
    972340500228
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass78,638 miles (+4,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,638 miles
    Test number
    526523077375
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass73,881 miles (+4,903)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,881 miles
    Test number
    763870968440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,978 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,978 miles
    Test number
    188983625086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,358 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,358 miles
    Test number
    645181834084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    506826613049
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail58,365 miles (+4,626)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    586966213028
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass53,739 miles (+4,780)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,739 miles
    Test number
    339835822003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,959 miles (+5,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,959 miles
    Test number
    137331931094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass43,601 miles (+3,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,601 miles
    Test number
    114544730032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass39,642 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,642 miles
    Test number
    151890249454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,580 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,580 miles
    Test number
    191876068457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,934 miles
    Test number
    711145537150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 YYL

Does LK04 YYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 YYL expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 YYL?
The MOT on LK04 YYL expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 YYL done?
LK04 YYL was recorded at 121,525 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 4,889 miles a year.
Has LK04 YYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 YYL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LK04 YYL 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 YYL find?
LK04 YYL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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