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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB04 CVRMOT history

LB04 CVR is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 206,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2023
Mileage
206,158 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 CVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 CVR was last recorded at 206,158 miles on 11 Jul 2022, 9,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,446 miles · 24 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
9,712 miles
Average per year
11,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 206,158 miles
  • 2021 – 196,446 miles
  • 2020 – 194,331 miles
  • 2019 – 189,951 miles
  • 2018 – 178,168 miles
  • 2017 – 158,799 miles
  • 2015 – 119,986 miles
  • 2014 – 104,438 miles
  • 2013 – 78,642 miles
  • 2012 – 72,127 miles
  • 2011 – 66,185 miles
  • 2010 – 60,267 miles
  • 2009 – 51,289 miles
  • 2008 – 44,515 miles
  • 2007 – 35,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,158 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front brake discs worn

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake warning light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass206,158 miles (+9,712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    206,158 miles
    Test number
    244499226402
    • 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))

  2. Pass196,446 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    196,446 miles
    Test number
    364579192121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass194,331 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    194,331 miles
    Test number
    300895940723
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  4. Fail194,326 miles (+4,375)2 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,326 miles
    Test number
    291605441266
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrect kick (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake pipe (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  5. Pass189,951 miles (+17)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    189,951 miles
    Test number
    823874972365
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Rear metal brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm, Rear bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre Outer edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack
    • AdvisoryScrew in Nearside Rear tyre
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  6. Fail189,934 miles (+11,766)1 dangerous1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,934 miles
    Test number
    620356673505
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Rear metal brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm, Rear bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre Outer edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack
    • AdvisoryScrew in Nearside Rear tyre
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  7. Pass178,168 miles (+182)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    178,168 miles
    Test number
    274926854582
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryHandbrake low 16%
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Fail177,986 miles (+19,187)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,986 miles
    Test number
    880173844557
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong image (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass158,799 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    158,799 miles
    Test number
    666001138652
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryChilds seat fitted to offside rear
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail158,786 miles (+38,800)7 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,786 miles
    Test number
    836232075954
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryChilds seat fitted to offside rear
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass119,986 miles (+338)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    119,986 miles
    Test number
    572345772604
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside ball joints slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front arms rear bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail119,648 miles (+15,210)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,648 miles
    Test number
    357624775499
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChilds seat fitted to nearside rear
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside ball joints slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front arms rear bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside repeater faded
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass104,438 miles (+25,796)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,438 miles
    Test number
    159283654294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,642 miles (+6,515)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,642 miles
    Test number
    376475553241
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake pipes hidden by fuel tank

  15. Pass72,127 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,127 miles
    Test number
    128833462269
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  16. Fail72,127 miles (+5,942)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,127 miles
    Test number
    835393662278
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  17. Pass66,185 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    357310951462
    • NoteOffside front tyre has couple of cuts on inner edge but not deep enough to reach the cords yet

  18. Fail66,185 miles (+5,918)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    807450951238
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has couple of cuts on inner edge but not deep enough to reach the cords yet

  19. Pass60,267 miles (+8,978)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,267 miles
    Test number
    170301350284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,289 miles
    Test number
    622935769249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,284 miles (+6,769)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,284 miles
    Test number
    550205269288
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass44,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    672150678257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,515 miles (+8,626)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    713490678250
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,889 miles
    Test number
    391572187490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 CVR

Does LB04 CVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 CVR expired on 10 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 CVR?
The MOT on LB04 CVR expired on 10 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 CVR done?
LB04 CVR was recorded at 206,158 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2022, an average of 11,510 miles a year.
Has LB04 CVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 CVR has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LB04 CVR 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 CVR find?
LB04 CVR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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