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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LL04 AKXMOT history

LL04 AKX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 150,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2022.

LL04 AKX 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 23 Sept 2023
Mileage
150,871 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 AKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 AKX was last recorded at 150,871 miles on 24 Sept 2022, 5,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2012: 46,246 miles, lower than 90,365 miles on 11 Apr 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,006 miles · 4 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,865 miles
Average per year
4,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 150,871 miles
  • 2021 – 145,006 miles
  • 2020 – 137,934 miles
  • 2019 – 131,063 miles
  • 2018 – 121,490 miles
  • 2017 – 112,838 miles
  • 2016 – 103,697 miles
  • 2015 – 94,309 miles
  • 2014 – 93,274 miles
  • 2013 – 92,108 miles
  • 2012 – 46,246 miles
  • 2011 – 89,432 miles
  • 2010 – 88,019 miles
  • 2009 – 86,040 miles
  • 2008 – 82,242 miles
  • 2007 – 79,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,871 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,871 miles (+5,865)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,871 miles
    Test number
    485724630386
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion

  2. Pass145,006 miles (+7,072)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,006 miles
    Test number
    117350762954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,934 miles (+6,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,934 miles
    Test number
    588951255486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass131,063 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,063 miles
    Test number
    840464485397
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail130,953 miles (+9,463)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,953 miles
    Test number
    412006103016
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,490 miles
    Test number
    366076564540
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail121,490 miles (+8,652)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,490 miles
    Test number
    730376524267
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass112,838 miles (+9,141)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,838 miles
    Test number
    788429959461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,697 miles (+9,388)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,697 miles
    Test number
    183497428798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,309 miles (+1,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,309 miles
    Test number
    485196455157
    • 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)

  11. Pass93,274 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,274 miles
    Test number
    268739724187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,108 miles (+45,862)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,108 miles
    Test number
    236192503456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,246 miles (-44,119)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,246 miles
    Test number
    176920832181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,365 miles (+933)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,365 miles
    Test number
    416142402134
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass89,432 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,432 miles
    Test number
    589889261097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,019 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,019 miles
    Test number
    804583530019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,016 miles (+1,976)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,016 miles
    Test number
    784516720064
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass86,040 miles (+3,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    86,040 miles
    Test number
    173410729080
    • 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)

  19. Pass82,242 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    82,242 miles
    Test number
    451622018050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,437 miles
    Test number
    322258757049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 AKX

Does LL04 AKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 AKX expired on 23 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 AKX?
The MOT on LL04 AKX expired on 23 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 AKX done?
LL04 AKX was recorded at 150,871 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2022, an average of 4,587 miles a year.
Has LL04 AKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 AKX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LL04 AKX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 AKX find?
LL04 AKX passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; engine oil leak, and 1 more.

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