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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LA04 ZWBMOT history

LA04 ZWB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

LA04 ZWB black 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 6 Apr 2024
Mileage
104,534 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA04 ZWB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA04 ZWB was last recorded at 104,534 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 3,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,399 miles · 7 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
3,135 miles
Average per year
5,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,534 miles
  • 2022 – 101,399 miles
  • 2021 – 100,986 miles
  • 2020 – 100,274 miles
  • 2019 – 99,771 miles
  • 2018 – 97,108 miles
  • 2016 – 94,546 miles
  • 2015 – 91,689 miles
  • 2014 – 87,925 miles
  • 2013 – 81,027 miles
  • 2012 – 74,115 miles
  • 2011 – 62,597 miles
  • 2010 – 52,164 miles
  • 2009 – 35,190 miles
  • 2008 – 25,298 miles
  • 2007 – 18,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,534 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,534 miles (+3,135)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,534 miles
    Test number
    453774621537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass101,399 miles (+413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    101,399 miles
    Test number
    920454834795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass100,986 miles (+712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,986 miles
    Test number
    581972690313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass100,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,274 miles
    Test number
    906438553386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,274 miles (+503)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,274 miles
    Test number
    893808413451
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass99,771 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,771 miles
    Test number
    155994088735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,766 miles (+2,658)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,766 miles
    Test number
    783595074015
    • MajorNearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,108 miles (+2,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,108 miles
    Test number
    295081506501
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears and offside front pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass94,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,546 miles
    Test number
    585983950051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryAmber fluid light on

  10. Fail94,546 miles (+2,857)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,546 miles
    Test number
    258836787659
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAmber fluid light on

  11. Pass91,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,689 miles
    Test number
    625766295860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,683 miles (+3,758)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,683 miles
    Test number
    215678551503
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass87,925 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,925 miles
    Test number
    159502144302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,923 miles (+46)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,923 miles
    Test number
    789162534353
    • 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNsr + osr tyres on limit (245/40/17)

  15. Fail87,877 miles (+6,850)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,877 miles
    Test number
    318860534318
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight flat spot n/s rear tyre

  16. Pass81,027 miles (+6,912)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,027 miles
    Test number
    848560213313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,115 miles
    Test number
    726785332276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,115 miles (+11,518)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,115 miles
    Test number
    955035032273
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,597 miles (+201)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,597 miles
    Test number
    837220951221
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

  20. Fail62,396 miles (+10,232)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,396 miles
    Test number
    766973441205
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteRear brake pad's low.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

  21. Pass52,164 miles (+93)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,164 miles
    Test number
    394557650213
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded away

  22. Fail52,071 miles (+16,881)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,071 miles
    Test number
    964563150294
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded away

  23. Pass35,190 miles (+9,892)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,190 miles
    Test number
    591432439257
    • NoteN /s/f tyre wearing outside edge

  24. Pass25,298 miles (+6,961)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,298 miles
    Test number
    271270878129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,337 miles
    Test number
    142333477181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA04 ZWB

Does LA04 ZWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA04 ZWB expired on 6 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA04 ZWB?
The MOT on LA04 ZWB expired on 6 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA04 ZWB done?
LA04 ZWB was recorded at 104,534 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 5,466 miles a year.
Has LA04 ZWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA04 ZWB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LA04 ZWB 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 ZWB find?
LA04 ZWB passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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