BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc
L4 HTJMOT history
L4 HTJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 76,380 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 76,380 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,337 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 HTJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 18 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 HTJ was last recorded at 76,380 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 2,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,595 miles · 5 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,785 miles
- Average per year
- 3,337 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,380 miles
- 2025 – 73,595 miles
- 2024 – 73,587 miles
- 2023 – 57,151 miles
- 2021 – 54,687 miles
- 2020 – 51,772 miles
- 2019 – 48,066 miles
- 2018 – 45,835 miles
- 2017 – 42,518 miles
- 2016 – 40,219 miles
- 2015 – 38,491 miles
- 2014 – 35,873 miles
- 2013 – 34,501 miles
- 2012 – 32,930 miles
- 2011 – 31,439 miles
- 2010 – 29,712 miles
- 2009 – 27,322 miles
- 2008 – 22,116 miles
- 2007 – 17,897 miles
- 2006 – 12,192 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,380 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms,inner rubber bushes splitting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres,treads worn very low on the inner edges.the o/s has a gouge in the outer sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake effort low,just passing on 16%
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn low on the inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush,splitting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,380 miles (+2,785)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 76,380 miles
- Test number
- 703324713769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass73,595 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 73,595 miles
- Test number
- 807217813540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,587 miles (+16,436)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,587 miles
- Test number
- 818516726378
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Not tested due to o/s/r shock absorber damage (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,151 miles (+608)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 57,151 miles
- Test number
- 866132773157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,543 miles (+1,856)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 56,543 miles
- Test number
- 812789245024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,687 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 54,687 miles
- Test number
- 322330401594
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms,inner rubber bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres,treads worn very low on the inner edges.the o/s has a gouge in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake effort low,just passing on 16%
Fail54,675 miles (+2,903)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,675 miles
- Test number
- 198977655148
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre section of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaiter split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at its base (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms,inner rubber bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres,treads worn very low on the inner edges.the o/s has a gouge in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake effort low,just passing on 16%
Pass51,772 miles (+35)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 51,772 miles
- Test number
- 943265674763
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush,splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low centre section (5.2.3 (e))
Fail51,737 miles (+3,671)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,737 miles
- Test number
- 797008947502
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower,brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush,splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low centre section (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass48,066 miles (+2,231)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 48,066 miles
- Test number
- 690165005095
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low in the centre section (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass45,835 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 45,835 miles
- Test number
- 930771764833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,835 miles (+8)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,835 miles
- Test number
- 391494718934
- 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))
Fail45,827 miles (+3,309)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,827 miles
- Test number
- 823451171002
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass42,518 miles (+2,299)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 42,518 miles
- Test number
- 129348583847
- AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
Pass40,219 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 40,219 miles
- Test number
- 677477686387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,212 miles (+1,721)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,212 miles
- Test number
- 517763507140
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass38,491 miles (+2,618)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 38,491 miles
- Test number
- 162692113102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,873 miles (+1,372)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 35,873 miles
- Test number
- 928240904356
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass34,501 miles (+1,571)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 34,501 miles
- Test number
- 905734003359
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass32,930 miles (+1,491)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 32,930 miles
- Test number
- 459246892290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,439 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 31,439 miles
- Test number
- 765865011348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,438 miles (+1,726)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,438 miles
- Test number
- 178394911364
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass29,712 miles (+2,390)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 29,712 miles
- Test number
- 764943210394
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass27,322 miles (+5,206)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 27,322 miles
- Test number
- 140649129347
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass22,116 miles (+4,219)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 22,116 miles
- Test number
- 611281018352
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass17,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 17,897 miles
- Test number
- 890789007390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,896 miles (+5,704)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,896 miles
- Test number
- 544059207352
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass12,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 12,192 miles
- Test number
- 322033716342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 HTJ
- Does L4 HTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 HTJ is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 HTJ?
- The MOT on L4 HTJ is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 HTJ done?
- L4 HTJ was recorded at 76,380 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 3,337 miles a year.
- Has L4 HTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 HTJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on L4 HTJ 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 HTJ find?
- L4 HTJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.
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