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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LA04 CMEMOT history

LA04 CME is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

LA04 CME silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,162 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA04 CME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA04 CME was last recorded at 104,162 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 10,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,940 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,222 miles
Average per year
4,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,162 miles
  • 2025 – 93,940 miles
  • 2023 – 89,991 miles
  • 2022 – 86,462 miles
  • 2021 – 83,148 miles
  • 2020 – 80,562 miles
  • 2019 – 79,513 miles
  • 2018 – 77,150 miles
  • 2017 – 73,568 miles
  • 2016 – 72,878 miles
  • 2015 – 71,661 miles
  • 2014 – 67,975 miles
  • 2013 – 65,521 miles
  • 2012 – 59,472 miles
  • 2011 – 51,553 miles
  • 2010 – 46,812 miles
  • 2009 – 40,261 miles
  • 2008 – 29,226 miles
  • 2007 – 22,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,162 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,162 miles (+10,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,162 miles
    Test number
    575512603796
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner

  2. Pass93,940 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,940 miles
    Test number
    851571327395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,991 miles (+3,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,991 miles
    Test number
    202877357434
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass86,462 miles (+3,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,462 miles
    Test number
    488357244405
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,148 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,148 miles
    Test number
    595924840293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,562 miles (+1,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,562 miles
    Test number
    182900796633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass79,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,513 miles
    Test number
    580083681447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,513 miles (+2,363)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,513 miles
    Test number
    427952083772
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,150 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,150 miles
    Test number
    522071910733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,568 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,568 miles
    Test number
    557340891024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,878 miles
    Test number
    477821302734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,878 miles (+1,217)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,878 miles
    Test number
    404777238004
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass71,661 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,661 miles
    Test number
    137046115268
    • NoteNearside front tyre has several deep cuts on outer wall
    • NoteRear silencer support bracket is broken

  14. Fail71,661 miles (+3,686)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,661 miles
    Test number
    876255315255
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has several deep cuts on outer wall
    • NoteRear silencer support bracket is broken

  15. Pass67,975 miles (+2,454)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,975 miles
    Test number
    417820214205
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteO/S & N/S/F Tyres haqve multiple crack & large cuts. 235/35/18
    • NoteO/S/R has a large cut on sidewall
    • NoteRear silencer bracket is broken
    • NoteFuel cap starting to crack

  16. Pass65,521 miles (+6,049)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,521 miles
    Test number
    856100013246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,472 miles (+7,919)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,472 miles
    Test number
    338555902299
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre has slight sidewall damage

  18. Pass51,553 miles (+56)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,553 miles
    Test number
    125698801251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut/split in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach cords

  19. Fail51,497 miles (+4,685)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,497 miles
    Test number
    648793901254
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut/split in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach cords

  20. Fail46,812 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,812 miles
    Test number
    233003400285
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass46,812 miles (+6,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,812 miles
    Test number
    392833000435
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass40,261 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,261 miles
    Test number
    832207599106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,169 miles (+10,943)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,169 miles
    Test number
    933787889198
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

  24. Pass29,226 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,226 miles
    Test number
    274577908210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,101 miles (+6,948)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,101 miles
    Test number
    763051508245
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass22,153 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,153 miles
    Test number
    324181507458
    • NoteNearside front tyre split on outer wall

Questions about LA04 CME

Does LA04 CME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA04 CME is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA04 CME?
The MOT on LA04 CME is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA04 CME done?
LA04 CME was recorded at 104,162 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 4,393 miles a year.
Has LA04 CME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA04 CME has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LA04 CME 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 LA04 CME find?
LA04 CME passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner.

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