BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc
LS04 APKMOT history
LS04 APK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 184,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 184,735 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,499 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS04 APK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 14 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS04 APK was last recorded at 184,735 miles on 27 Jul 2023, 6,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 177,922 miles · 5 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,813 miles
- Average per year
- 9,499 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 184,735 miles
- 2022 – 177,922 miles
- 2021 – 172,085 miles
- 2020 – 137,333 miles
- 2019 – 128,474 miles
- 2017 – 121,124 miles
- 2016 – 107,711 miles
- 2015 – 97,120 miles
- 2014 – 81,844 miles
- 2013 – 74,224 miles
- 2012 – 66,532 miles
- 2011 – 58,582 miles
- 2010 – 45,515 miles
- 2009 – 42,454 miles
- 2008 – 38,527 miles
- 2007 – 34,056 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,735 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine + Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,735 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 184,735 miles
- Test number
- 968422289718
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine + Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail184,735 miles (+6,813)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,735 miles
- Test number
- 949466596613
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine + Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,922 miles (+5,837)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 177,922 miles
- Test number
- 511084851838
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass172,085 miles (+34,752)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 172,085 miles
- Test number
- 275243482340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass137,333 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 137,333 miles
- Test number
- 797091245404
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail137,333 miles (+8,859)3 major2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,333 miles
- Test number
- 290875038525
- MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,474 miles (+33)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 128,474 miles
- Test number
- 285477764389
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake just in needs adjustment
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail128,441 miles (+7,317)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,441 miles
- Test number
- 667248792809
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,124 miles (+13,413)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 121,124 miles
- Test number
- 899083345360
- AdvisoryVehicle has bin lowered
Pass107,711 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 107,711 miles
- Test number
- 781001085985
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside fronts (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryDue to lowered suspension car brakes tested with decelerometer
- AdvisoryVehicle has after market lowered suspension fitted all round
Fail107,709 miles (+10,589)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,709 miles
- Test number
- 845261934365
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside rears (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside fronts (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryDue to lowered suspension car brakes tested with decelerometer
- AdvisoryVehicle has after market lowered suspension fitted all round
Pass97,120 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 97,120 miles
- Test number
- 890987749056
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside rears (lower coils) (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside front seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail97,119 miles (+15,275)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,119 miles
- Test number
- 431038053764
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rears and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside rears (lower coils) (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside front seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass81,844 miles (+7,620)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 81,844 miles
- Test number
- 707694674213
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,224 miles (+7,692)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 74,224 miles
- Test number
- 527655043283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 66,532 miles
- Test number
- 855763472298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,532 miles (+7,950)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,532 miles
- Test number
- 425893172296
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass58,582 miles (+13,067)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 58,582 miles
- Test number
- 826905941264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,515 miles (+3,061)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 45,515 miles
- Test number
- 182510260249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,454 miles (+3,927)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 42,454 miles
- Test number
- 304782869401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,527 miles (+4,471)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 38,527 miles
- Test number
- 850484668296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 34,056 miles
- Test number
- 643588057268
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 563772476207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS04 APK
- Does LS04 APK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS04 APK expired on 13 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS04 APK?
- The MOT on LS04 APK expired on 13 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS04 APK done?
- LS04 APK was recorded at 184,735 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2023, an average of 9,499 miles a year.
- Has LS04 APK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS04 APK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS04 APK 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 LS04 APK find?
- LS04 APK passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2023 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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