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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LL04 YJKMOT history

LL04 YJK is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

LL04 YJK 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 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
173,315 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 YJK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 YJK was last recorded at 173,315 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 2,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,947 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,368 miles
Average per year
8,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,315 miles
  • 2024 – 170,947 miles
  • 2023 – 166,750 miles
  • 2022 – 164,321 miles
  • 2021 – 157,964 miles
  • 2020 – 144,875 miles
  • 2019 – 133,395 miles
  • 2018 – 122,795 miles
  • 2017 – 107,551 miles
  • 2016 – 99,797 miles
  • 2015 – 89,532 miles
  • 2014 – 68,466 miles
  • 2013 – 67,553 miles
  • 2012 – 60,870 miles
  • 2011 – 58,318 miles
  • 2010 – 48,530 miles
  • 2009 – 42,938 miles
  • 2008 – 37,922 miles
  • 2007 – 22,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,315 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both inner (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,315 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,315 miles
    Test number
    716770620165
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail173,315 miles (+2,368)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,315 miles
    Test number
    618867037363
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass170,947 miles (+4,197)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    170,947 miles
    Test number
    960502515429
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass166,750 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,750 miles
    Test number
    221428253711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play both inner steering arms

  5. Fail166,750 miles (+2,429)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,750 miles
    Test number
    783144449138
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play both inner steering arms

  6. Pass164,321 miles (+6,357)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,321 miles
    Test number
    332893972493
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass157,964 miles (+13,089)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,964 miles
    Test number
    801239894945
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass144,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,875 miles
    Test number
    265076876548
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail144,875 miles (+11,480)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,875 miles
    Test number
    548430107550
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass133,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,395 miles
    Test number
    116879021045
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail133,394 miles (+10,599)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,394 miles
    Test number
    199742037598
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass122,795 miles (+15,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,795 miles
    Test number
    848332482886
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass107,551 miles (+7,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,551 miles
    Test number
    925977056929
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass99,797 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,797 miles
    Test number
    724219679904
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both inner (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail99,742 miles (+10,210)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,742 miles
    Test number
    883956157712
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/3518el (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both inner (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass89,532 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,532 miles
    Test number
    109350435091
    • NoteWipers starting to smear the screen.

  17. Fail89,532 miles (+21,066)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,532 miles
    Test number
    638509825013
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear the screen.

  18. Pass68,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,466 miles
    Test number
    898021544054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,466 miles (+913)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,466 miles
    Test number
    598711644043
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass67,553 miles (+180)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,553 miles
    Test number
    939841543233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNsf tyre has a cut in sidewall

  21. Fail67,373 miles (+6,503)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,373 miles
    Test number
    326164033237
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNsf tyre has a cut in sidewall

  22. Pass60,870 miles (+2,552)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,870 miles
    Test number
    338528742288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc inner faces in poor condition, rusting.

  23. Pass58,318 miles (+9,788)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,318 miles
    Test number
    788486701203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear, nearside rear and offside front tyres all have splits in the inner sidewall not sufficient to expose body cords

  24. Pass48,530 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,530 miles
    Test number
    363883800467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,938 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,938 miles
    Test number
    963283339266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,922 miles (+1,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,922 miles
    Test number
    232615228249
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass36,130 miles (+13,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,130 miles
    Test number
    210273488102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass22,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,534 miles
    Test number
    631730407209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 YJK

Does LL04 YJK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 YJK expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 YJK?
The MOT on LL04 YJK expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 YJK done?
LL04 YJK was recorded at 173,315 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 8,273 miles a year.
Has LL04 YJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 YJK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 YJK 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 YJK find?
LL04 YJK passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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