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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB04 CUCMOT history

LB04 CUC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
89,295 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 CUC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 CUC was last recorded at 89,295 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 1,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,044 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,251 miles
Average per year
3,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,295 miles
  • 2022 – 88,044 miles
  • 2020 – 87,723 miles
  • 2019 – 85,311 miles
  • 2018 – 82,910 miles
  • 2017 – 78,215 miles
  • 2016 – 76,003 miles
  • 2015 – 74,229 miles
  • 2013 – 70,929 miles
  • 2012 – 66,213 miles
  • 2010 – 56,856 miles
  • 2009 – 47,002 miles
  • 2008 – 35,595 miles
  • 2007 – 26,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,295 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,295 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,295 miles
    Test number
    788143457599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,044 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    442711847143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail88,044 miles (+321)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    758988761591
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass87,723 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,723 miles
    Test number
    650704324513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail87,718 miles (+2,407)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,718 miles
    Test number
    282175843435
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass85,311 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,311 miles
    Test number
    337394171507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,910 miles (+4,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,910 miles
    Test number
    543118326322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass78,215 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,215 miles
    Test number
    338459601094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,003 miles
    Test number
    255039698854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,003 miles (+35)8 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,003 miles
    Test number
    952187273013
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing snapped (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Fail75,968 miles (+1,739)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,968 miles
    Test number
    269264855230
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing bolt broken (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  12. Pass74,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,229 miles
    Test number
    985544085002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,217 miles (+3,288)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,217 miles
    Test number
    639454885060
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass70,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,929 miles
    Test number
    388660883491
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  15. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    275170083270
    • FailureRear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  16. Pass66,213 miles (+9,357)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,213 miles
    Test number
    999273872145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,856 miles (+9,854)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,856 miles
    Test number
    130351420340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,002 miles (+11,407)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,002 miles
    Test number
    160427839385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  19. Pass35,595 miles (+9,395)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,595 miles
    Test number
    841331458179
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHT DAMAGE
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE S/DET

  20. Pass26,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,200 miles
    Test number
    323143767103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 CUC

Does LB04 CUC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 CUC expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 CUC?
The MOT on LB04 CUC expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 CUC done?
LB04 CUC was recorded at 89,295 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 3,886 miles a year.
Has LB04 CUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 CUC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 CUC 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 LB04 CUC find?
LB04 CUC passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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