
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
LX04 FLPMOT history
LX04 FLP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,307 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 133,307 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,745 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX04 FLP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX04 FLP was last recorded at 133,307 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 5,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 127,821 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,486 miles
- Average per year
- 4,745 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 133,307 miles
- 2024 – 127,821 miles
- 2023 – 122,046 miles
- 2022 – 116,263 miles
- 2021 – 113,583 miles
- 2020 – 106,857 miles
- 2019 – 96,164 miles
- 2018 – 93,140 miles
- 2017 – 90,106 miles
- 2016 – 86,554 miles
- 2015 – 82,734 miles
- 2014 – 77,599 miles
- 2013 – 70,086 miles
- 2012 – 68,802 miles
- 2011 – 67,385 miles
- 2010 – 64,036 miles
- 2009 – 57,293 miles
- 2008 – 48,662 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop worn (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread bars
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,307 miles (+5,486)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 133,307 miles
- Test number
- 926283987282
- MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop worn (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,821 miles (+164)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 127,821 miles
- Test number
- 984286940091
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread bars (5.2.3 (e))
Fail127,657 miles (+222)7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,657 miles
- Test number
- 466344485262
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within the jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread bars (5.2.3 (e))
Fail127,435 miles (+5,389)6 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,435 miles
- Test number
- 265778173796
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlights cloudy
Pass122,046 miles (+5,783)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 122,046 miles
- Test number
- 537945581885
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass116,263 miles (+2,680)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 116,263 miles
- Test number
- 305398730473
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear outer sills near jacking points have corrosion and are becoming weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass113,583 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 113,583 miles
- Test number
- 995672283241
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure.
Fail113,582 miles (+3,611)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,582 miles
- Test number
- 346051858053
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also tyre has a shallow cut around the entire circumference of outer sidewall edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure.
Pass109,971 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 109,971 miles
- Test number
- 990478295502
- 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))
Fail109,971 miles (+3,114)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,971 miles
- Test number
- 696513478670
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Further investigation required (1.7 (b))
- 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))
Pass106,857 miles (+10,693)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 106,857 miles
- Test number
- 563036783616
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass96,164 miles (+3,024)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 96,164 miles
- Test number
- 721989593289
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass93,140 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 93,140 miles
- Test number
- 223112563720
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryPlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
Fail93,137 miles (+3,031)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,137 miles
- Test number
- 147257907051
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryPlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
Pass90,106 miles (+3,552)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 90,106 miles
- Test number
- 997110030521
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass86,554 miles (+3,820)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 86,554 miles
- Test number
- 685325267404
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass82,734 miles (+5,135)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 82,734 miles
- Test number
- 109624945053
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass77,599 miles (+7,513)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 77,599 miles
- Test number
- 958191924059
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge.
- NoteO/S front fog light does not work.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass70,086 miles (+1,284)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 70,086 miles
- Test number
- 125289643002
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
- NoteRear subframe lightly corroded
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass68,802 miles (+1,417)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 68,802 miles
- Test number
- 326645702032
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass67,385 miles (+3,349)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 67,385 miles
- Test number
- 128069621094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,036 miles (+6,743)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 64,036 miles
- Test number
- 281473610080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,293 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 57,293 miles
- Test number
- 854727119035
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail57,293 miles (+8,631)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,293 miles
- Test number
- 780745819007
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 48,662 miles
- Test number
- 532116518040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX04 FLP
- Does LX04 FLP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX04 FLP is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LX04 FLP?
- The MOT on LX04 FLP is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX04 FLP done?
- LX04 FLP was recorded at 133,307 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 4,745 miles a year.
- Has LX04 FLP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX04 FLP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX04 FLP 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 FLP find?
- LX04 FLP passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass, and 6 more.
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