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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LA04 ZXDMOT history

LA04 ZXD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

LA04 ZXD blue 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 Nov 2024
Mileage
163,817 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LA04 ZXD was last recorded at 163,817 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 17,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,508 miles · 17 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
17,309 miles
Average per year
6,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,817 miles
  • 2021 – 146,508 miles
  • 2019 – 129,020 miles
  • 2018 – 124,086 miles
  • 2017 – 118,422 miles
  • 2016 – 114,218 miles
  • 2015 – 112,187 miles
  • 2014 – 107,608 miles
  • 2013 – 105,828 miles
  • 2012 – 103,909 miles
  • 2011 – 99,894 miles
  • 2010 – 97,509 miles
  • 2009 – 81,805 miles
  • 2008 – 66,882 miles
  • 2007 – 51,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,817 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,817 miles
    Test number
    925159960615
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail163,817 miles (+17,309)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,817 miles
    Test number
    187741260925
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass146,508 miles (+17,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    146,508 miles
    Test number
    542364101169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear wheel arches corroded/covered

  4. Pass129,020 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,020 miles
    Test number
    587769410900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail128,972 miles (+4,886)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,972 miles
    Test number
    896993889856
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass124,086 miles (+5,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,086 miles
    Test number
    225587073216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass118,422 miles (+4,204)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,422 miles
    Test number
    785432071469
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to split (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened suggest having the brakes serviced (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split

  8. Pass114,218 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,218 miles
    Test number
    362779596992
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retrack
    • AdvisoryTow ball missing

  9. Fail114,217 miles (+2,030)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,217 miles
    Test number
    140934717286
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake performance could be better
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retrack
    • AdvisoryTow ball missing

  10. Pass112,187 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,187 miles
    Test number
    512920629217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail112,185 miles (+4,577)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,185 miles
    Test number
    210568013260
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass107,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    107,608 miles
    Test number
    458554154276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,607 miles (+1,779)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,607 miles
    Test number
    327564054479
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  14. Pass105,828 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,828 miles
    Test number
    629765683118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,909 miles (+4,015)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,909 miles
    Test number
    419942932195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear number plate loose
    • NoteSuggest having arm bushes changed

  16. Pass99,894 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    99,894 miles
    Test number
    348646531190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,509 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,509 miles
    Test number
    142570590106
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass97,509 miles (+15,704)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,509 miles
    Test number
    233380990124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,805 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    81,805 miles
    Test number
    821061509271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,716 miles (+14,834)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    181556799126
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  21. Pass66,882 miles (+15,800)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,882 miles
    Test number
    503644218247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,082 miles
    Test number
    534073317294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA04 ZXD

Does LA04 ZXD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA04 ZXD expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA04 ZXD?
The MOT on LA04 ZXD expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA04 ZXD done?
LA04 ZXD was recorded at 163,817 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 6,930 miles a year.
Has LA04 ZXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA04 ZXD has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LA04 ZXD 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 ZXD find?
LA04 ZXD passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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