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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LX04 FLHMOT history

LX04 FLH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

LX04 FLH blue 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 22 Sept 2025
Mileage
127,320 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX04 FLH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX04 FLH was last recorded at 127,320 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 6,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,425 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,895 miles
Average per year
5,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,320 miles
  • 2024 – 120,425 miles
  • 2023 – 118,721 miles
  • 2022 – 114,385 miles
  • 2021 – 111,987 miles
  • 2020 – 107,946 miles
  • 2019 – 104,253 miles
  • 2018 – 96,788 miles
  • 2017 – 87,961 miles
  • 2016 – 85,360 miles
  • 2015 – 74,956 miles
  • 2014 – 63,594 miles
  • 2013 – 62,605 miles
  • 2012 – 55,777 miles
  • 2010 – 52,286 miles
  • 2009 – 48,997 miles
  • 2008 – 33,430 miles
  • 2007 – 25,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,320 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine dripping from lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged held on by screw

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,320 miles (+6,895)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,320 miles
    Test number
    432492781428
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine dripping from lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass120,425 miles (+1,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    228048656733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass118,721 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,721 miles
    Test number
    553761893865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail118,718 miles (+4,333)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,718 miles
    Test number
    207411775439
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,385 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,385 miles
    Test number
    599817087594
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,385 miles (+19)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,385 miles
    Test number
    234194316229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail114,366 miles (+2,379)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,366 miles
    Test number
    898121914614
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mount worn - both sides (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres - low tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass111,987 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,987 miles
    Test number
    203080609323
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported At join between brake hose and brake pipe - clip missing and loose in bracket but currently supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal dipping - suggest possible further bleed required
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of brake fluid at all pipe joints where repairs have been carried out including bleed nipples. No leaks detected at time of test.

  9. Fail111,985 miles (+4,039)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,985 miles
    Test number
    866663534157
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,946 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,946 miles
    Test number
    622073254771
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged held on by screw
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail107,924 miles (+3,671)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,924 miles
    Test number
    391151628248
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged held on by screw
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass104,253 miles (+7,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,253 miles
    Test number
    440183869221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive major oil leak requires attention fumes entering cabin (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass96,788 miles (+8,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,788 miles
    Test number
    947579220441
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre Perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass87,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,961 miles
    Test number
    320239225105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,961 miles (+2,601)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,961 miles
    Test number
    887040367232
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass85,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,360 miles
    Test number
    752647676673
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish on inner wall
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail85,360 miles (+10,404)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,360 miles
    Test number
    430228295966
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish on inner wall
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass74,956 miles (+11,362)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,956 miles
    Test number
    905873755159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,594 miles (+989)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,594 miles
    Test number
    788124734123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has damidge to outer sidwall not exposing cords

  20. Pass62,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,605 miles
    Test number
    525301063041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,605 miles (+6,828)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,605 miles
    Test number
    675201963023
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass55,777 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,777 miles
    Test number
    146967322031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,734 miles (+3,448)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,734 miles
    Test number
    788391122076
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

  24. Pass52,286 miles (+3,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,286 miles
    Test number
    734823260326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass48,997 miles (+5,698)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,997 miles
    Test number
    202452259300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,299 miles (+9,869)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,299 miles
    Test number
    711458519108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,430 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,430 miles
    Test number
    284230828186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,369 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,369 miles
    Test number
    472675537181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

Questions about LX04 FLH

Does LX04 FLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX04 FLH expired on 22 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX04 FLH?
The MOT on LX04 FLH expired on 22 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX04 FLH done?
LX04 FLH was recorded at 127,320 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 5,556 miles a year.
Has LX04 FLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX04 FLH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LX04 FLH 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 FLH find?
LX04 FLH failed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; oil leaking excessively from engine dripping from lower engine, and 2 more.

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