
BMW M3
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc
LK04 ZYFMOT history
LK04 ZYF is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 6 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,867 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 102,867 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,649 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK04 ZYF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 6 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK04 ZYF was last recorded at 102,867 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 1,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 101,400 miles · 7 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,467 miles
- Average per year
- 3,649 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 102,867 miles
- 2023 – 101,400 miles
- 2022 – 100,159 miles
- 2021 – 98,784 miles
- 2020 – 97,115 miles
- 2019 – 95,223 miles
- 2018 – 93,216 miles
- 2017 – 91,358 miles
- 2016 – 87,774 miles
- 2015 – 82,945 miles
- 2014 – 76,522 miles
- 2013 – 70,540 miles
- 2012 – 65,636 miles
- 2011 – 61,475 miles
- 2010 – 57,645 miles
- 2009 – 54,207 miles
- 2008 – 48,149 miles
- 2007 – 40,758 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryUndertrays/outersill covers fitted
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Fuel cap seal is perished
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Fog lamp not working
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Front Brake Backing plates both slightly loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,867 miles (+1,467)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 102,867 miles
- Test number
- 688930461447
- AdvisoryUndertrays/outersill covers fitted
Pass101,400 miles (+23)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 101,400 miles
- Test number
- 561207905926
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake Backing plates both slightly loose
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail101,377 miles (+1,218)1 dangerous9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,377 miles
- Test number
- 938225519938
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake Backing plates both slightly loose
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,159 miles (+1,375)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 100,159 miles
- Test number
- 287543112946
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront (both) brake backing plates slightly loose
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,784 miles (+1,669)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 98,784 miles
- Test number
- 897690972119
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,115 miles (+1,892)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 97,115 miles
- Test number
- 335994683840
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass95,223 miles (+2,007)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 95,223 miles
- Test number
- 954092644320
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass93,216 miles (+1,858)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 93,216 miles
- Test number
- 992108326842
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass91,358 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 91,358 miles
- Test number
- 534670815591
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail91,357 miles (+3,583)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,357 miles
- Test number
- 717720765932
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass87,774 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 87,774 miles
- Test number
- 752552832876
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail87,757 miles (+4,812)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,757 miles
- Test number
- 913717040415
- FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,945 miles (+6,423)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 82,945 miles
- Test number
- 849135965033
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteN/s/r wheel has been welded/ repaired
Pass76,522 miles (+5,982)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 76,522 miles
- Test number
- 566407354075
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 70,540 miles
- Test number
- 268125863050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,540 miles (+4,904)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,540 miles
- Test number
- 858185363049
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass65,636 miles (+4,161)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 65,636 miles
- Test number
- 909303872005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,475 miles (+3,830)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 61,475 miles
- Test number
- 495331571079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,645 miles (+3,438)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 57,645 miles
- Test number
- 241614470063
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass54,207 miles (+6,058)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 54,207 miles
- Test number
- 851863749012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,149 miles (+7,391)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 48,149 miles
- Test number
- 543848568052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,758 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 40,758 miles
- Test number
- 893357367092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK04 ZYF
- Does LK04 ZYF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LK04 ZYF expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LK04 ZYF?
- The MOT on LK04 ZYF expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LK04 ZYF done?
- LK04 ZYF was recorded at 102,867 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 3,649 miles a year.
- Has LK04 ZYF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK04 ZYF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LK04 ZYF 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 ZYF find?
- LK04 ZYF passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: undertrays/outersill covers fitted.
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