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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB04 EVFMOT history

LB04 EVF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
155,706 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EVF was last recorded at 155,706 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 9,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,014 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,692 miles
Average per year
6,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,706 miles
  • 2025 – 146,014 miles
  • 2024 – 137,594 miles
  • 2023 – 134,656 miles
  • 2022 – 130,871 miles
  • 2021 – 126,930 miles
  • 2020 – 123,841 miles
  • 2019 – 100,096 miles
  • 2017 – 94,579 miles
  • 2016 – 88,877 miles
  • 2015 – 86,277 miles
  • 2014 – 85,493 miles
  • 2013 – 76,778 miles
  • 2012 – 64,660 miles
  • 2011 – 55,269 miles
  • 2010 – 43,853 miles
  • 2009 – 34,801 miles
  • 2008 – 28,975 miles
  • 2007 – 22,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,706 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,706 miles (+9,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    155,706 miles
    Test number
    294789615616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,014 miles (+8,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    146,014 miles
    Test number
    435684819101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass137,594 miles (+2,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,594 miles
    Test number
    759295589056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,656 miles
    Test number
    193556168893
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail134,656 miles (+3,785)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,656 miles
    Test number
    698461742124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass130,871 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,871 miles
    Test number
    892833141670
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail130,871 miles (+3,941)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,871 miles
    Test number
    715972231810
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,930 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,930 miles
    Test number
    942396066326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail126,926 miles (+3,085)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,926 miles
    Test number
    588043203197
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass123,841 miles (+23,745)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    123,841 miles
    Test number
    402101018595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,096 miles
    Test number
    720414584023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail100,096 miles (+5,517)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,096 miles
    Test number
    588977664763
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass94,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,579 miles
    Test number
    823998615777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,579 miles (+1,449)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,579 miles
    Test number
    354287497195
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  15. Pass93,130 miles (+4,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,130 miles
    Test number
    213306944699
    • AdvisoryEngine management light showed during test

  16. Pass88,877 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,877 miles
    Test number
    860351380589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,873 miles (+2,596)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,873 miles
    Test number
    627812112604
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass86,277 miles (+784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,277 miles
    Test number
    995151145002
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass85,493 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,493 miles
    Test number
    406014744051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,491 miles (+8,713)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,491 miles
    Test number
    277703344072
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass76,778 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,778 miles
    Test number
    506929033056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,673 miles (+12,013)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,673 miles
    Test number
    457216633036
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass64,660 miles (+9,391)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,660 miles
    Test number
    169416442414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,269 miles (+11,416)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,269 miles
    Test number
    919098341017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,853 miles
    Test number
    643942940009
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail43,853 miles (+9,052)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,853 miles
    Test number
    183072940028
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass34,801 miles (+5,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,801 miles
    Test number
    324888549050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass28,975 miles (+6,264)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,975 miles
    Test number
    100889448004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,711 miles
    Test number
    482681257159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 EVF

Does LB04 EVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 EVF is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EVF?
The MOT on LB04 EVF is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 EVF done?
LB04 EVF was recorded at 155,706 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 6,946 miles a year.
Has LB04 EVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EVF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 EVF 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 EVF find?
LB04 EVF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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