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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LL04 GKVMOT history

LL04 GKV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LL04 GKV black 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 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,145 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 GKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 GKV was last recorded at 91,145 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,054 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,091 miles
Average per year
3,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,145 miles
  • 2025 – 90,054 miles
  • 2024 – 89,534 miles
  • 2023 – 87,884 miles
  • 2022 – 86,171 miles
  • 2020 – 83,584 miles
  • 2019 – 77,126 miles
  • 2018 – 73,606 miles
  • 2017 – 69,775 miles
  • 2016 – 65,699 miles
  • 2015 – 61,696 miles
  • 2014 – 56,459 miles
  • 2013 – 52,096 miles
  • 2011 – 46,179 miles
  • 2009 – 30,734 miles
  • 2008 – 25,276 miles
  • 2007 – 19,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,145 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,145 miles (+1,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,145 miles
    Test number
    960324509097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,054 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,054 miles
    Test number
    453658263754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,534 miles (+1,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,534 miles
    Test number
    937336124307
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,884 miles (+1,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,884 miles
    Test number
    889188127808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass86,171 miles (+2,587)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,171 miles
    Test number
    772056095863
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,584 miles (+6,458)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,584 miles
    Test number
    705281491582
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass77,126 miles (+26)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,126 miles
    Test number
    400132431943
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,100 miles (+3,494)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,100 miles
    Test number
    523644402417
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,606 miles (+3,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,606 miles
    Test number
    376252869983
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass69,775 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,775 miles
    Test number
    311426184884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail69,773 miles (+4,074)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,773 miles
    Test number
    366715845902
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requires attention
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass65,699 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,699 miles
    Test number
    176851738200
    • AdvisoryCoolant loss
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake flexi hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge and close to legal limit

  13. Fail65,699 miles (+4,003)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,699 miles
    Test number
    405214164421
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant loss
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake flexi hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge and close to legal limit

  14. Pass61,696 miles (+5,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,696 miles
    Test number
    129931175448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,459 miles
    Test number
    566882374052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,459 miles (+4,363)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,459 miles
    Test number
    618962774042
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass52,096 miles (+5,917)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,096 miles
    Test number
    195804773031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,179 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,179 miles
    Test number
    447450041317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,283 miles (+10,549)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,283 miles
    Test number
    789436751084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,734 miles (+5,458)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,734 miles
    Test number
    312044279116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,276 miles (+5,976)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,276 miles
    Test number
    992842378167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,300 miles
    Test number
    213190237156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 GKV

Does LL04 GKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 GKV is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 GKV?
The MOT on LL04 GKV is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 GKV done?
LL04 GKV was recorded at 91,145 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 3,727 miles a year.
Has LL04 GKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 GKV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LL04 GKV 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 LL04 GKV find?
LL04 GKV passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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