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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LL04 ZSKMOT history

LL04 ZSK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 172,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

LL04 ZSK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
172,123 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 ZSK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 ZSK was last recorded at 172,123 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 12,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Dec 2020: 141,932 miles, lower than 141,948 miles on 17 Oct 2020.

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
159,477 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,646 miles
Average per year
6,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,123 miles
  • 2025 – 159,477 miles
  • 2023 – 153,242 miles
  • 2022 – 151,173 miles
  • 2021 – 148,488 miles
  • 2020 – 141,932 miles
  • 2019 – 136,303 miles
  • 2018 – 130,461 miles
  • 2017 – 125,056 miles
  • 2016 – 117,706 miles
  • 2015 – 110,161 miles
  • 2014 – 101,337 miles
  • 2013 – 94,450 miles
  • 2012 – 87,115 miles
  • 2011 – 78,238 miles
  • 2010 – 71,370 miles
  • 2009 – 63,770 miles
  • 2008 – 56,350 miles
  • 2007 – 45,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,123 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underbody
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Both front tyres slight worn on edges

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,123 miles (+12,646)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    172,123 miles
    Test number
    422298754625
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underbody
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,477 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    159,477 miles
    Test number
    144925220687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail159,454 miles (+6,212)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,454 miles
    Test number
    367086397872
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension rod likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension rod likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass153,242 miles (+2,069)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    153,242 miles
    Test number
    969159452136
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass151,173 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,173 miles
    Test number
    477409289389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail151,173 miles (+2,685)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,173 miles
    Test number
    881553125116
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r wrong size (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass148,488 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,488 miles
    Test number
    199968247274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail148,423 miles (+6,491)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,423 miles
    Test number
    735242467516
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill / arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass141,932 miles (-16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,932 miles
    Test number
    196923554220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail141,948 miles (+5,645)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,948 miles
    Test number
    362531069272
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass136,303 miles (+5,842)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,303 miles
    Test number
    705785733052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight worn on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r outer wheel arches corroded

  12. Pass130,461 miles (+5,405)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    130,461 miles
    Test number
    414000086957
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

  13. Pass125,056 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,056 miles
    Test number
    176171469992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f tyres badly worn smooth on edges

  14. Fail125,056 miles (+7,350)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,056 miles
    Test number
    957602469273
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f tyres badly worn smooth on edges

  15. Pass117,706 miles (+103)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,706 miles
    Test number
    598254010343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight worn on edges

  16. Fail117,603 miles (+7,442)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,603 miles
    Test number
    974506998111
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight worn on edges

  17. Pass110,161 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,161 miles
    Test number
    820059174251
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffsde rear tyre on 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin

  18. Fail110,161 miles (+8,824)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,161 miles
    Test number
    527240492348
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffsde rear tyre on 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin

  19. Pass101,337 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,337 miles
    Test number
    306529434480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail101,337 miles (+6,887)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,337 miles
    Test number
    788278734268
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass94,450 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,450 miles
    Test number
    985444333274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail94,439 miles (+7,324)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,439 miles
    Test number
    469662233278
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail87,115 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,115 miles
    Test number
    539198522244
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres well worn 205/55/16
    • NoteN/s parkbrake efficiency low

  24. Pass87,115 miles (+8,877)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    87,115 miles
    Test number
    726938422272
    • NoteBoth front tyres well worn 205/55/16
    • NoteN/s parkbrake efficiency low

  25. Pass78,238 miles (+6,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    78,238 miles
    Test number
    675947621245
    • NoteParkbrake efficiency ON MINIMUM 16%

  26. Pass71,370 miles (+72)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,370 miles
    Test number
    333131730477
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteRear brake discs look well worn

  27. Fail71,298 miles (+7,528)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,298 miles
    Test number
    712786420201
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteRear brake discs look well worn

  28. Pass63,770 miles (+7,420)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,770 miles
    Test number
    760696129211
    • NoteFront brake pads and discs very well worn
    • NoteFront lower suspension arm rear bushes soft
    • NoteRear pads and discs well worn

  29. Pass56,350 miles (+10,564)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,350 miles
    Test number
    992338528229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass45,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,786 miles
    Test number
    590555427273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 ZSK

Does LL04 ZSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 ZSK is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 ZSK?
The MOT on LL04 ZSK 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 ZSK done?
LL04 ZSK was recorded at 172,123 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 6,661 miles a year.
Has LL04 ZSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 ZSK has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 ZSK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 ZSK find?
LL04 ZSK passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: general surface corrosion underbody; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 1 more.

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