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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LS04 GGXMOT history

LS04 GGX is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 187,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2021.

LS04 GGX 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 4 Nov 2022
Mileage
187,735 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 GGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 GGX was last recorded at 187,735 miles on 2 Nov 2021, 4,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2009: 73,041 miles, lower than 123,342 miles on 8 Aug 2008.

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
182,811 miles · 5 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
4,924 miles
Average per year
8,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 187,735 miles
  • 2020 – 182,811 miles
  • 2019 – 164,381 miles
  • 2018 – 157,960 miles
  • 2017 – 150,224 miles
  • 2016 – 129,030 miles
  • 2015 – 124,820 miles
  • 2014 – 115,078 miles
  • 2013 – 105,984 miles
  • 2012 – 99,753 miles
  • 2010 – 91,131 miles
  • 2009 – 73,041 miles
  • 2008 – 123,342 miles
  • 2007 – 70,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,735 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAir con pump unattached from block but held secure with jubilee clips
  • AdvisoryCar has sill covers and underside covers fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backplate loose, held in place with cable ties
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but covered significantly with sill covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHorn works but has obviously reduced output

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,735 miles (+4,924)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    187,735 miles
    Test number
    284794908078
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir con pump unattached from block but held secure with jubilee clips
    • AdvisoryCar has sill covers and underside covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backplate loose, held in place with cable ties
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but covered significantly with sill covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHorn works but has obviously reduced output

  2. Pass182,811 miles (+18,430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    182,811 miles
    Test number
    270250664138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass164,381 miles (+6,421)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    164,381 miles
    Test number
    343387852982
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass157,960 miles (+7,736)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    157,960 miles
    Test number
    489994664061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,224 miles (+21,194)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    150,224 miles
    Test number
    466084094102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass129,030 miles (+4,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,030 miles
    Test number
    300007085577
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Pass124,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    124,820 miles
    Test number
    835936698067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,820 miles (+9,742)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,820 miles
    Test number
    942098953395
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  9. Pass115,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    115,078 miles
    Test number
    678588264253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,078 miles (+9,094)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,078 miles
    Test number
    705698964239
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass105,984 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,984 miles
    Test number
    497430473292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery light intermitent
    • NoteHandbrake only just makes minimum requirement
    • NoteSmall splits offside wiper blade

  12. Fail105,984 miles (+6,231)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,984 miles
    Test number
    747570673246
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery light intermitent
    • NoteHandbrake only just makes minimum requirement
    • NoteSmall splits offside wiper blade

  13. Pass99,753 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    99,753 miles
    Test number
    339276372295
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear LED sidelights some LED'S not working

  14. Fail99,751 miles (+8,620)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,751 miles
    Test number
    245446472215
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear LED sidelights some LED'S not working

  15. Pass91,131 miles (+18,090)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    492670630195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,041 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,041 miles
    Test number
    971269229160
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount loose

  17. Fail73,041 miles (-50,301)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,041 miles
    Test number
    260259629476
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount loose

  18. Pass123,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    123,342 miles
    Test number
    892481828228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail123,342 miles (+52,817)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,342 miles
    Test number
    291760528257
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass70,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,525 miles
    Test number
    364431357185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,525 miles1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,525 miles
    Test number
    920291057197
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LS04 GGX

Does LS04 GGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 GGX expired on 4 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 GGX?
The MOT on LS04 GGX expired on 4 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 GGX done?
LS04 GGX was recorded at 187,735 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2021, an average of 8,125 miles a year.
Has LS04 GGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 GGX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on LS04 GGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS04 GGX find?
LS04 GGX passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2021 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; air con pump unattached from block but held secure with jubilee clips, and 8 more.

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