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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

L4 HCBMOT history

L4 HCB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 77,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L4 HCB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
77,014 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 HCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 HCB was last recorded at 77,014 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 2,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,008 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,006 miles
Average per year
2,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,014 miles
  • 2025 – 75,008 miles
  • 2024 – 72,077 miles
  • 2023 – 68,011 miles
  • 2022 – 64,805 miles
  • 2021 – 62,239 miles
  • 2020 – 60,919 miles
  • 2019 – 58,874 miles
  • 2018 – 53,563 miles
  • 2017 – 51,006 miles
  • 2016 – 49,126 miles
  • 2015 – 47,066 miles
  • 2014 – 44,368 miles
  • 2013 – 41,901 miles
  • 2012 – 39,234 miles
  • 2011 – 36,335 miles
  • 2010 – 33,140 miles
  • 2009 – 30,540 miles
  • 2008 – 25,486 miles
  • 2007 – 20,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,014 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear floor pan corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,014 miles (+2,006)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    77,014 miles
    Test number
    555476475451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,008 miles (+52)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    75,008 miles
    Test number
    159471246162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail74,956 miles (+2,879)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,956 miles
    Test number
    331405055037
    • DangerousNearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,077 miles (+4,066)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,077 miles
    Test number
    219699636319
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (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))

  5. Pass68,011 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,011 miles
    Test number
    886716982162
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,984 miles (+3,179)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,984 miles
    Test number
    495021447749
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,805 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,805 miles
    Test number
    555289614089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,239 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,239 miles
    Test number
    492560399373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,236 miles (+1,317)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,236 miles
    Test number
    446074237584
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass60,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,919 miles
    Test number
    164874200367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,917 miles (+2,043)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,917 miles
    Test number
    964751724692
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass58,874 miles (+5,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,874 miles
    Test number
    253129545576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass53,563 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,563 miles
    Test number
    354921382234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,006 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,006 miles
    Test number
    882395149832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail51,001 miles (+1,875)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,001 miles
    Test number
    347490725054
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass49,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    296774067738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail49,126 miles (+2,060)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    634110110753
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass47,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,066 miles
    Test number
    682720285217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail47,066 miles (+2,698)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,066 miles
    Test number
    397466927308
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass44,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,368 miles
    Test number
    487289774275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,368 miles (+2,467)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,368 miles
    Test number
    365639374204
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass41,901 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,901 miles
    Test number
    606085373206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,234 miles
    Test number
    205509862203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,234 miles (+2,899)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,234 miles
    Test number
    857738662226
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass36,335 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,335 miles
    Test number
    998824381220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,140 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,140 miles
    Test number
    824618870268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,540 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,540 miles
    Test number
    324621379425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,486 miles (+4,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,486 miles
    Test number
    831044678252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass20,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,804 miles
    Test number
    170491077206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 HCB

Does L4 HCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 HCB is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 HCB?
The MOT on L4 HCB is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 HCB done?
L4 HCB was recorded at 77,014 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 2,961 miles a year.
Has L4 HCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 HCB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 HCB 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 L4 HCB find?
L4 HCB passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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