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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB04 EEYMOT history

LB04 EEY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2026
Mileage
138,477 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EEY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EEY was last recorded at 138,477 miles on 8 Mar 2025, 10,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,681 miles · 11 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
10,796 miles
Average per year
5,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,477 miles
  • 2023 – 127,681 miles
  • 2022 – 123,365 miles
  • 2021 – 111,843 miles
  • 2020 – 108,040 miles
  • 2019 – 104,766 miles
  • 2018 – 99,337 miles
  • 2017 – 94,973 miles
  • 2016 – 93,217 miles
  • 2014 – 89,852 miles
  • 2013 – 77,030 miles
  • 2012 – 70,175 miles
  • 2011 – 65,405 miles
  • 2010 – 60,285 miles
  • 2009 – 51,277 miles
  • 2008 – 38,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,477 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • 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
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,477 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,477 miles
    Test number
    502984932019
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail138,477 miles (+10,796)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,477 miles
    Test number
    176927402868
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,681 miles (+4,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    127,681 miles
    Test number
    369341310893
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass123,365 miles (+11,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,365 miles
    Test number
    254359508966
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,843 miles (+3,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,843 miles
    Test number
    478621606642
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass108,040 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    614596857096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail108,040 miles (+3,274)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    851198712125
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,766 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,766 miles
    Test number
    205793341543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail104,766 miles (+5,429)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,766 miles
    Test number
    131285383882
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass99,337 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,337 miles
    Test number
    672538645408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail99,337 miles (+4,364)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,337 miles
    Test number
    421431903867
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass94,973 miles (+1,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,973 miles
    Test number
    743330423979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass93,217 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,217 miles
    Test number
    577059559686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,852 miles (+12,822)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,852 miles
    Test number
    907318424136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s front tyre has light damage on side wall
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass77,030 miles (+6,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,030 miles
    Test number
    967959423170
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass70,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,175 miles
    Test number
    777845422190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,175 miles (+4,770)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,175 miles
    Test number
    457135922112
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass65,405 miles (+5,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,405 miles
    Test number
    179395021133
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail60,285 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,285 miles
    Test number
    331656390044
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass60,285 miles (+9,008)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,285 miles
    Test number
    953536990056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,277 miles (+12,345)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,277 miles
    Test number
    152808119146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteEngine smokes slightly at operating temp.
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall damaged

  22. Pass38,932 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,932 miles
    Test number
    253425518492
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about LB04 EEY

Does LB04 EEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 EEY expired on 7 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EEY?
The MOT on LB04 EEY expired on 7 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 EEY done?
LB04 EEY was recorded at 138,477 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2025, an average of 5,900 miles a year.
Has LB04 EEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EEY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 EEY 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 EEY find?
LB04 EEY passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2025 with 5 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, and 2 more.

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