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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

LX04 FLEMOT history

LX04 FLE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 153,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LX04 FLE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
153,263 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX04 FLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX04 FLE was last recorded at 153,263 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,263 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,263 miles
  • 2025 – 148,659 miles
  • 2024 – 137,918 miles
  • 2023 – 130,581 miles
  • 2022 – 124,680 miles
  • 2021 – 116,807 miles
  • 2020 – 110,498 miles
  • 2019 – 103,967 miles
  • 2017 – 89,547 miles
  • 2016 – 83,921 miles
  • 2015 – 75,289 miles
  • 2014 – 63,600 miles
  • 2013 – 55,888 miles
  • 2012 – 49,460 miles
  • 2011 – 42,495 miles
  • 2010 – 36,066 miles
  • 2009 – 29,272 miles
  • 2008 – 24,012 miles
  • 2007 – 18,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,263 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,263 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    153,263 miles
    Test number
    224568855597
    • MinorCentral Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail153,263 miles (+2)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,263 miles
    Test number
    328513355739
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail153,261 miles (+4,602)1 dangerous7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,261 miles
    Test number
    975858923910
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass148,659 miles (+410)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    148,659 miles
    Test number
    606082674225
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail148,249 miles (+10,331)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,249 miles
    Test number
    914281470727
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass137,918 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,918 miles
    Test number
    345551596441
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail137,918 miles (+7,337)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,918 miles
    Test number
    598048894852
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,581 miles (+5,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,581 miles
    Test number
    217562474488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,680 miles
    Test number
    354421399608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,680 miles (+7,873)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,680 miles
    Test number
    320315808745
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass116,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,807 miles
    Test number
    473704030930
    • 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))

  12. Fail116,807 miles (+6,309)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,807 miles
    Test number
    389709602796
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass110,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,498 miles
    Test number
    793065574048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,498 miles (+6,531)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,498 miles
    Test number
    775125950542
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass103,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,967 miles
    Test number
    298629908506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,967 miles (+14,420)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,967 miles
    Test number
    867276986339
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear disc in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear tyres in poor condition

  17. Pass89,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,547 miles
    Test number
    526676680637
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail89,547 miles (+5,626)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,547 miles
    Test number
    304315532059
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass83,921 miles (+8,632)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,921 miles
    Test number
    438312670723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,289 miles
    Test number
    775188095080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,289 miles (+11,689)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,289 miles
    Test number
    179668395082
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass63,600 miles (+7,712)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,600 miles
    Test number
    759491774090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,888 miles (+6,428)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,888 miles
    Test number
    169313163067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,460 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,460 miles
    Test number
    147156972437
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  25. Pass49,460 miles (+6,965)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,460 miles
    Test number
    357956672073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,495 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,495 miles
    Test number
    188336671494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,066 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,066 miles
    Test number
    464617460011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,272 miles (+5,260)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,272 miles
    Test number
    351260279003
    • NoteSlight movement front bottom ball joints

  29. Pass24,012 miles (+5,294)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,012 miles
    Test number
    982547788088
    • NoteOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN LOW (2mm)
    • NoteWEAR IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BALLJOINTS

  30. Pass18,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,718 miles
    Test number
    892162597069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX04 FLE

Does LX04 FLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX04 FLE is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX04 FLE?
The MOT on LX04 FLE is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX04 FLE done?
LX04 FLE was recorded at 153,263 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 6,964 miles a year.
Has LX04 FLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX04 FLE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LX04 FLE 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 FLE find?
LX04 FLE passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: central rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; front oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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