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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LS04 GAXMOT history

LS04 GAX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 236,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

LS04 GAX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2025
Mileage
236,392 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 GAX
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
22 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS04 GAX was last recorded at 236,392 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 8,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,970 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
8,422 miles
Average per year
9,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 236,392 miles
  • 2024 – 227,970 miles
  • 2023 – 221,913 miles
  • 2022 – 214,876 miles
  • 2021 – 210,348 miles
  • 2020 – 200,868 miles
  • 2019 – 189,310 miles
  • 2018 – 179,135 miles
  • 2017 – 167,063 miles
  • 2016 – 154,172 miles
  • 2015 – 144,648 miles
  • 2014 – 134,546 miles
  • 2012 – 124,501 miles
  • 2011 – 113,401 miles
  • 2010 – 103,765 miles
  • 2009 – 96,150 miles
  • 2008 – 86,995 miles
  • 2007 – 74,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail236,392 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded around jacking point
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr outer sidewalls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNsf, osf,osr and nsr wheel arches corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail236,392 miles (+8,422)1 dangerous7 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,392 miles
    Test number
    364882587021
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded around jacking point
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr outer sidewalls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsf, osf,osr and nsr wheel arches corroded

  2. Pass227,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    227,970 miles
    Test number
    865230532400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail227,970 miles (+6,057)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,970 miles
    Test number
    801539823805
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass221,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    221,913 miles
    Test number
    381097470485
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail221,913 miles (+7,037)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,913 miles
    Test number
    798000655932
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  6. Pass214,876 miles (+4,528)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    214,876 miles
    Test number
    616321757677
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass210,348 miles (+9,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    210,348 miles
    Test number
    940332282975
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Pass200,868 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    200,868 miles
    Test number
    322736349889
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Fail200,860 miles (+11,550)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,860 miles
    Test number
    218721703793
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass189,310 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    189,310 miles
    Test number
    426921982537
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail189,298 miles (+10,163)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,298 miles
    Test number
    868353577671
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass179,135 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    179,135 miles
    Test number
    264553869653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail179,119 miles (+12,056)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,119 miles
    Test number
    807200317853
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass167,063 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    167,063 miles
    Test number
    556427325113
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail167,063 miles (+12,891)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,063 miles
    Test number
    820744659272
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass154,172 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    154,172 miles
    Test number
    133203827193
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Fail154,163 miles (+9,515)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,163 miles
    Test number
    399138937185
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass144,648 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    144,648 miles
    Test number
    268444665025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail144,639 miles (+10,093)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,639 miles
    Test number
    975823965039
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass134,546 miles (+31)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    134,546 miles
    Test number
    316607924015
    • NoteFront and rear inner brake pads are worn low

  21. Fail134,515 miles (+10,014)8 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,515 miles
    Test number
    528594814082
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront and rear inner brake pads are worn low
    • NoteO/s tyres worn low

  22. Pass124,501 miles (+107)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    124,501 miles
    Test number
    715776312245
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail124,394 miles (+10,993)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,394 miles
    Test number
    218753012269
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass113,401 miles (+9,636)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    113,401 miles
    Test number
    486125291192
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass103,765 miles (+7,615)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    103,765 miles
    Test number
    674287380146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass96,150 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,150 miles
    Test number
    853823909289
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted o/s/r and centre, seatbelts not tested
    • NoteN/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

  27. Fail96,150 miles (+9,155)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,150 miles
    Test number
    923663409277
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted o/s/r and centre, seatbelts not tested
    • NoteN/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

  28. Pass86,995 miles (+12,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    86,995 miles
    Test number
    610936808230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass74,782 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,782 miles
    Test number
    820198207160
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LS04 GAX

Does LS04 GAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 GAX expired on 9 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 GAX?
The MOT on LS04 GAX expired on 9 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 GAX done?
LS04 GAX was recorded at 236,392 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 9,002 miles a year.
Has LS04 GAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 GAX has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS04 GAX 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 GAX find?
LS04 GAX failed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside bonnet primary retaining device ineffective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 20 more.

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