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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass187,122 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass74,382 miles (+6,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,382 miles
    Test number
    826200873138
    • NoteBoth front pee bushes worn
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass52,759 miles (+8,970)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,759 miles
    Test number
    150900760183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,789 miles (+8,349)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,789 miles
    Test number
    710862349194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,440 miles (+9,629)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,440 miles
    Test number
    361616358128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,811 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,811 miles
    Test number
    681527757190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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