BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
LB04 CVHMOT history
LB04 CVH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,062 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 85,062 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,125 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 CVH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 CVH was last recorded at 85,062 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 1,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 83,572 miles · 11 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,490 miles
- Average per year
- 4,125 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,062 miles
- 2024 – 83,572 miles
- 2023 – 79,829 miles
- 2022 – 75,620 miles
- 2021 – 72,144 miles
- 2020 – 69,871 miles
- 2019 – 57,825 miles
- 2018 – 50,992 miles
- 2017 – 44,685 miles
- 2016 – 39,744 miles
- 2015 – 35,671 miles
- 2014 – 32,097 miles
- 2013 – 28,371 miles
- 2012 – 24,108 miles
- 2011 – 20,701 miles
- 2010 – 16,761 miles
- 2009 – 13,068 miles
- 2008 – 11,375 miles
- 2007 – 9,244 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,062 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SLIGHTLY CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,062 miles (+1,490)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 85,062 miles
- Test number
- 645339574154
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SLIGHTLY CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,572 miles (+3,743)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 83,572 miles
- Test number
- 746248531770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,829 miles (+96)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 79,829 miles
- Test number
- 317882066742
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,733 miles (+4,113)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,733 miles
- Test number
- 690771963299
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,620 miles (+3,476)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 75,620 miles
- Test number
- 157845365013
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,144 miles (+2,273)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 72,144 miles
- Test number
- 600611405403
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,871 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 69,871 miles
- Test number
- 289660467363
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail69,871 miles (+12,046)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,871 miles
- Test number
- 818180504593
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,825 miles (+6,833)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 57,825 miles
- Test number
- 159272892450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,992 miles (+6,307)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 50,992 miles
- Test number
- 609527568392
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass44,685 miles (+4,941)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 44,685 miles
- Test number
- 148248630857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,744 miles (+4,073)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 39,744 miles
- Test number
- 921291039392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,671 miles (+3,574)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 35,671 miles
- Test number
- 295050205165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,097 miles (+3,726)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 32,097 miles
- Test number
- 219751104125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,371 miles (+4,263)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 28,371 miles
- Test number
- 296233403114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,108 miles (+3,407)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 24,108 miles
- Test number
- 765745902197
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass20,701 miles (+3,940)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 20,701 miles
- Test number
- 945474871056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,761 miles (+3,693)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 16,761 miles
- Test number
- 753874780030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,068 miles (+1,693)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 13,068 miles
- Test number
- 112980019153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,375 miles (+2,131)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 11,375 miles
- Test number
- 882688108124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 9,244 miles
- Test number
- 192205217119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 CVH
- Does LB04 CVH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB04 CVH expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 CVH?
- The MOT on LB04 CVH expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB04 CVH done?
- LB04 CVH was recorded at 85,062 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 4,125 miles a year.
- Has LB04 CVH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 CVH has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB04 CVH 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 CVH find?
- LB04 CVH passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly chipped; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; oil leak, but not excessive.
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