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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LS04 DYCMOT history

LS04 DYC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 61,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

LS04 DYC silver 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 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
61,985 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 DYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 DYC was last recorded at 61,985 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,583 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
402 miles
Average per year
2,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,985 miles
  • 2024 – 60,883 miles
  • 2023 – 60,745 miles
  • 2022 – 60,449 miles
  • 2021 – 59,321 miles
  • 2020 – 59,191 miles
  • 2019 – 57,854 miles
  • 2018 – 56,320 miles
  • 2017 – 54,193 miles
  • 2016 – 52,040 miles
  • 2015 – 50,046 miles
  • 2014 – 47,000 miles
  • 2013 – 44,259 miles
  • 2011 – 38,661 miles
  • 2010 – 34,728 miles
  • 2009 – 30,945 miles
  • 2008 – 26,485 miles
  • 2007 – 21,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,985 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on initial operation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front brake slightly dragging

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front headlight washer spray pattern slightly misaligned

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckle inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,985 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    61,985 miles
    Test number
    877978301358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,583 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,583 miles
    Test number
    465144043207
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on initial operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly dragging
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight washer spray pattern slightly misaligned
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckle inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail61,582 miles (+699)3 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,582 miles
    Test number
    429265202110
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both fronts adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on initial operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly dragging
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight washer spray pattern slightly misaligned
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckle inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass60,883 miles (+138)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,883 miles
    Test number
    482816288944
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass60,745 miles (+296)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,745 miles
    Test number
    555569104361
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass60,449 miles (+1,128)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,449 miles
    Test number
    187291785497
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Pass59,321 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,321 miles
    Test number
    130434935189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,191 miles (+1,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,191 miles
    Test number
    210907843594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass57,854 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,854 miles
    Test number
    832106592723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,320 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,320 miles
    Test number
    488642098762
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Fail56,317 miles (+2,124)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,317 miles
    Test number
    121047307500
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass54,193 miles (+2,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,193 miles
    Test number
    618226135774
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
  13. Pass52,040 miles (+1,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,040 miles
    Test number
    579219638910
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass50,046 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,046 miles
    Test number
    999808065145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,000 miles
    Test number
    816237634107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,000 miles (+2,741)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,000 miles
    Test number
    477646534169
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass44,259 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,259 miles
    Test number
    785041823190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,661 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,661 miles
    Test number
    756232551129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,728 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,728 miles
    Test number
    301517430172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,945 miles (+4,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,945 miles
    Test number
    341236639168
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  21. Pass26,485 miles (+5,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,485 miles
    Test number
    724693128170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  22. Pass21,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,151 miles
    Test number
    460787737111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,151 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,151 miles
    Test number
    751366337117
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LS04 DYC

Does LS04 DYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 DYC expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 DYC?
The MOT on LS04 DYC expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 DYC done?
LS04 DYC was recorded at 61,985 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 2,219 miles a year.
Has LS04 DYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 DYC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS04 DYC 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 DYC find?
LS04 DYC passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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