BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LX04 BKNMOT history

LX04 BKN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2023.

LX04 BKN 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 28 Jun 2024
Mileage
134,371 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,200 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LX04 BKN in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LX04 BKN
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
5 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX04 BKN was last recorded at 134,371 miles on 29 Jun 2023, 4,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,169 miles · 28 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,202 miles
Average per year
6,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,371 miles
  • 2022 – 130,169 miles
  • 2018 – 129,977 miles
  • 2017 – 117,512 miles
  • 2016 – 111,212 miles
  • 2015 – 108,557 miles
  • 2014 – 104,074 miles
  • 2013 – 99,310 miles
  • 2012 – 90,332 miles
  • 2011 – 82,465 miles
  • 2010 – 72,122 miles
  • 2009 – 61,388 miles
  • 2008 – 50,856 miles
  • 2007 – 40,593 miles
  • 2006 – 30,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,371 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear corroded

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,371 miles (+4,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,371 miles
    Test number
    959895683684
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corroded

  2. Pass130,169 miles (+192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,169 miles
    Test number
    685356281721
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail129,977 miles (+12,465)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,977 miles
    Test number
    429794471696
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,512 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,512 miles
    Test number
    866848452872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Fail117,418 miles (+6,206)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,418 miles
    Test number
    672990059469
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass111,212 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,212 miles
    Test number
    925672211713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail111,207 miles (+2,650)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,207 miles
    Test number
    985530589338
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Pass108,557 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,557 miles
    Test number
    713500510235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,074 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,074 miles
    Test number
    565364194287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail104,074 miles (+4,764)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,074 miles
    Test number
    327204494276
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass99,310 miles (+8,978)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    99,310 miles
    Test number
    817445093250
    • NoteAdv 1xltr oil added to engine.....

  12. Pass90,332 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,332 miles
    Test number
    526454092249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount slightly coroded
    • NoteFront wipers slightly worn

  13. Fail90,329 miles (+7,864)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,329 miles
    Test number
    386643692203
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount slightly coroded
    • NoteFront wipers slightly worn

  14. Pass82,465 miles (+10,343)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,465 miles
    Test number
    866577681204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass72,122 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,122 miles
    Test number
    901821190205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail72,092 miles (+10,704)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,092 miles
    Test number
    542218080257
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass61,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,388 miles
    Test number
    174703899242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,388 miles (+10,532)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,388 miles
    Test number
    520769989207
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,856 miles (+10,263)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,856 miles
    Test number
    223205898207
    • NoteNearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall(cords not exposed)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has damage to outer side wall(cords not exposed)

  20. Pass40,593 miles (+10,228)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,593 miles
    Test number
    813475097233
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass30,365 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,365 miles
    Test number
    464809276271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,622 miles
    Test number
    170290006199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,622 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,622 miles
    Test number
    661960006189
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Questions about LX04 BKN

Does LX04 BKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX04 BKN expired on 28 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX04 BKN?
The MOT on LX04 BKN expired on 28 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX04 BKN done?
LX04 BKN was recorded at 134,371 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2023, an average of 6,200 miles a year.
Has LX04 BKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX04 BKN has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LX04 BKN 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 LX04 BKN find?
LX04 BKN passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2023 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; rear corroded.

Related registrations

Browse all LX04B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.