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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LA04 ZWDMOT history

LA04 ZWD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LA04 ZWD silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,431 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA04 ZWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA04 ZWD was last recorded at 115,431 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,408 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
4,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,431 miles
  • 2025 – 115,007 miles
  • 2024 – 111,634 miles
  • 2023 – 110,662 miles
  • 2022 – 109,217 miles
  • 2021 – 107,906 miles
  • 2020 – 106,159 miles
  • 2019 – 103,340 miles
  • 2018 – 100,753 miles
  • 2017 – 95,290 miles
  • 2016 – 90,916 miles
  • 2015 – 86,458 miles
  • 2014 – 82,665 miles
  • 2013 – 79,431 miles
  • 2012 – 73,779 miles
  • 2011 – 60,604 miles
  • 2010 – 46,262 miles
  • 2007 – 23,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,431 miles
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all flashing fast (4.4.3 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,431 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,431 miles
    Test number
    572834060180
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all flashing fast (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,408 miles (+401)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,408 miles
    Test number
    887990649554
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all flashing fast (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,007 miles (+3,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,007 miles
    Test number
    535478622673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass111,634 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,634 miles
    Test number
    614372070956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,662 miles (+1,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,662 miles
    Test number
    526030473358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,217 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,217 miles
    Test number
    874407099857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,906 miles (+1,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,906 miles
    Test number
    278027921615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass106,159 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,159 miles
    Test number
    578242563426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,143 miles (+2,803)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,143 miles
    Test number
    471515368279
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass103,340 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,340 miles
    Test number
    899249833041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,753 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,753 miles
    Test number
    127953634071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail100,630 miles (+5,340)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,630 miles
    Test number
    820692775390
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low exstreamley (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass95,290 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,290 miles
    Test number
    686878418932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,916 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,916 miles
    Test number
    190180374898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,458 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,458 miles
    Test number
    535921302420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,665 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,665 miles
    Test number
    487648944262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,431 miles (+5,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,431 miles
    Test number
    328759733481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass73,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,779 miles
    Test number
    958820322272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,779 miles (+948)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,779 miles
    Test number
    977990322291
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Fail72,831 miles (+12,227)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,831 miles
    Test number
    249888092400
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass60,604 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,604 miles
    Test number
    516299491123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,591 miles (+14,329)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,591 miles
    Test number
    596307491183
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass46,262 miles (+22,386)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,262 miles
    Test number
    351171490108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,876 miles
    Test number
    253572717216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA04 ZWD

Does LA04 ZWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA04 ZWD is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA04 ZWD?
The MOT on LA04 ZWD is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA04 ZWD done?
LA04 ZWD was recorded at 115,431 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 4,764 miles a year.
Has LA04 ZWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA04 ZWD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LA04 ZWD 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 ZWD find?
LA04 ZWD passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: all direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all flashing fast; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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