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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LA04 ZWUMOT history

LA04 ZWU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 172,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2025
Mileage
172,284 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

LA04 ZWU was last recorded at 172,284 miles on 3 May 2024, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,229 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
8,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,284 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,284 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,284 miles
    Test number
    771260085844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail172,229 miles (+7,699)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,229 miles
    Test number
    221242554188
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass164,530 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,530 miles
    Test number
    213416722257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail164,486 miles (+5,568)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,486 miles
    Test number
    800165543589
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,918 miles (+2,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    158,918 miles
    Test number
    946450285179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing/Fender Rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,013 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,013 miles
    Test number
    745703473936
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail156,009 miles (+10,412)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,009 miles
    Test number
    470600235566
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass145,597 miles (+4,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,597 miles
    Test number
    848320153251
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass140,629 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    140,629 miles
    Test number
    811648702926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,520 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    136,520 miles
    Test number
    705519463554
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance low, 18% , Min 16%
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail136,520 miles (+3,667)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,520 miles
    Test number
    155324496964
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance low, 18% , Min 16%
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass132,853 miles (+4,804)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,853 miles
    Test number
    890807076065
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass128,049 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,049 miles
    Test number
    918799235146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail128,049 miles (+7,628)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,049 miles
    Test number
    319008635188
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass120,421 miles (+14,712)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,421 miles
    Test number
    956947474083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass105,709 miles (+18,961)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    105,709 miles
    Test number
    419438583094
    • NoteO/s & n/s front lower wishbone ball joints slight play. o/s front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slight wear & both rear d-bushes slight play. front exhaust bracket rusty but intact. o/s rear shock absorber has misting of oil. all four tyres slight

  17. Pass86,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,748 miles
    Test number
    155237371220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,742 miles (+17,481)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,742 miles
    Test number
    387107771201
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass69,261 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,261 miles
    Test number
    431323350172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail69,261 miles (+13,254)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,261 miles
    Test number
    202763050108
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass56,007 miles (+11,124)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,007 miles
    Test number
    134502539123
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass44,883 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,883 miles
    Test number
    724220038190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,873 miles (+14,145)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,873 miles
    Test number
    643398828142
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass30,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,728 miles
    Test number
    962893597082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,728 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,728 miles
    Test number
    140432897464
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LA04 ZWU

When is the MOT due on LA04 ZWU?
The MOT on LA04 ZWU expired on 2 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA04 ZWU done?
LA04 ZWU was recorded at 172,284 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 8,284 miles a year.
Has LA04 ZWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA04 ZWU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LA04 ZWU 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 ZWU find?
LA04 ZWU passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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