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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.

LK04 ZYF blue 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass102,867 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertrays/outersill covers fitted

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass102,867 miles (+1,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,867 miles
    Test number
    688930461447
    • AdvisoryUndertrays/outersill covers fitted
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. Pass70,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,540 miles
    Test number
    268125863050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass65,636 miles (+4,161)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,636 miles
    Test number
    909303872005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,475 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,475 miles
    Test number
    495331571079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass54,207 miles (+6,058)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,207 miles
    Test number
    851863749012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,149 miles (+7,391)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,149 miles
    Test number
    543848568052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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