
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc
LB04 EVCMOT history
LB04 EVC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 187,122 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 187,122 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,621 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 EVC
- 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
- 12 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 EVC was last recorded at 187,122 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 186,850 miles · 6 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 272 miles
- Average per year
- 8,621 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,122 miles
- 2025 – 178,415 miles
- 2024 – 169,700 miles
- 2023 – 161,140 miles
- 2022 – 151,600 miles
- 2021 – 139,287 miles
- 2020 – 127,279 miles
- 2018 – 121,878 miles
- 2017 – 115,903 miles
- 2016 – 107,559 miles
- 2015 – 96,641 miles
- 2014 – 85,201 miles
- 2013 – 74,382 miles
- 2012 – 68,057 miles
- 2011 – 59,685 miles
- 2010 – 52,759 miles
- 2009 – 43,789 miles
- 2008 – 35,440 miles
- 2007 – 25,811 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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, 2020–2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,122 miles (+272)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 187,122 miles
- Test number
- 155707397028
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail186,850 miles (+8,435)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,850 miles
- Test number
- 411444776116
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass178,415 miles (+8,715)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 178,415 miles
- Test number
- 331327472411
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass169,700 miles (+8,560)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 169,700 miles
- Test number
- 278600731040
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass161,140 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 161,140 miles
- Test number
- 734132544115
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail161,140 miles (+9,540)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,140 miles
- Test number
- 313945042555
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass151,600 miles (+12,313)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 151,600 miles
- Test number
- 773815986842
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
Pass139,287 miles (+12,008)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 139,287 miles
- Test number
- 553361774218
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass127,279 miles (+5,401)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 127,279 miles
- Test number
- 602988752850
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass121,878 miles (+5,975)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 121,878 miles
- Test number
- 633388326664
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass115,903 miles (+8,344)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 115,903 miles
- Test number
- 288801032370
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Pass107,559 miles (+10,918)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 107,559 miles
- Test number
- 925275031846
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,641 miles (+11,440)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 96,641 miles
- Test number
- 415318885139
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,201 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 85,201 miles
- Test number
- 487992284139
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail85,201 miles (+10,819)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,201 miles
- Test number
- 235092384103
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass74,382 miles (+6,325)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 74,382 miles
- Test number
- 826200873138
- NoteBoth front pee bushes worn
Pass68,057 miles (+8,372)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 68,057 miles
- Test number
- 255252792100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,685 miles (+6,926)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 59,685 miles
- Test number
- 469150861196
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Pass52,759 miles (+8,970)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 52,759 miles
- Test number
- 150900760183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,789 miles (+8,349)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 43,789 miles
- Test number
- 710862349194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,440 miles (+9,629)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 35,440 miles
- Test number
- 361616358128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,811 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 25,811 miles
- Test number
- 681527757190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,795 miles1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,795 miles
- Test number
- 840056757165
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about LB04 EVC
- Does LB04 EVC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 EVC is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 EVC?
- The MOT on LB04 EVC is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 EVC done?
- LB04 EVC was recorded at 187,122 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 8,621 miles a year.
- Has LB04 EVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 EVC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB04 EVC 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 EVC find?
- LB04 EVC passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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