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BMW 316

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,766 cc

LK04 ZNWMOT history

LK04 ZNW is a grey petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 52,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LK04 ZNW grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
52,418 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 ZNW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,766 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 ZNW was last recorded at 52,418 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,021 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
397 miles
Average per year
2,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,418 miles
  • 2025 – 52,021 miles
  • 2024 – 51,549 miles
  • 2023 – 50,917 miles
  • 2022 – 40,738 miles
  • 2021 – 35,671 miles
  • 2020 – 34,896 miles
  • 2019 – 33,753 miles
  • 2018 – 32,233 miles
  • 2017 – 30,357 miles
  • 2016 – 28,815 miles
  • 2015 – 27,187 miles
  • 2014 – 25,539 miles
  • 2013 – 23,915 miles
  • 2012 – 22,066 miles
  • 2011 – 19,707 miles
  • 2010 – 17,381 miles
  • 2009 – 14,481 miles
  • 2008 – 13,863 miles
  • 2007 – 9,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,418 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySurface rust on lower of vehicle

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.

  • Engine covers & undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,418 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    52,418 miles
    Test number
    527278410912
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust on lower of vehicle

  2. Fail52,418 miles (+397)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,418 miles
    Test number
    791632512402
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust on lower of vehicle

  3. Pass52,021 miles (+472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    52,021 miles
    Test number
    285796159275
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,549 miles (+632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    51,549 miles
    Test number
    693850459834
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass50,917 miles (+10,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    256486733668
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass40,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    40,738 miles
    Test number
    718552758477
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  7. Fail40,736 miles (+5,065)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,736 miles
    Test number
    562696055059
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  8. Pass35,671 miles (+775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    35,671 miles
    Test number
    153952483758
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass34,896 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    34,896 miles
    Test number
    980548723583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,753 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,753 miles
    Test number
    549801946464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,233 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,233 miles
    Test number
    474134803488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,357 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,357 miles
    Test number
    780477961018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,815 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,815 miles
    Test number
    252841553722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,187 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,187 miles
    Test number
    668724685008
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass27,187 miles (+1,648)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,187 miles
    Test number
    968894385006
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass25,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,539 miles
    Test number
    188143174472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,539 miles (+1,624)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,539 miles
    Test number
    319722274025
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass23,915 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,915 miles
    Test number
    105395883095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,066 miles (+2,359)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,066 miles
    Test number
    725203472040
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass19,707 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,707 miles
    Test number
    135581181430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,381 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,381 miles
    Test number
    753349380004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,481 miles (+618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,481 miles
    Test number
    861757479075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass13,863 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    13,863 miles
    Test number
    301813358367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,343 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12,343 miles
    Test number
    782747468081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,335 miles (+2,914)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,335 miles
    Test number
    803951768090
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  26. Pass9,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,421 miles
    Test number
    874601177070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 ZNW

Does LK04 ZNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 ZNW is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK04 ZNW?
The MOT on LK04 ZNW is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 ZNW done?
LK04 ZNW was recorded at 52,418 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,273 miles a year.
Has LK04 ZNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 ZNW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LK04 ZNW 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 ZNW find?
LK04 ZNW passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive; surface rust on lower of vehicle.

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