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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB04 EVRMOT history

LB04 EVR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,524 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EVR was last recorded at 127,524 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,518 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,524 miles
  • 2025 – 123,669 miles
  • 2024 – 120,191 miles
  • 2023 – 114,785 miles
  • 2022 – 111,344 miles
  • 2021 – 108,018 miles
  • 2020 – 107,489 miles
  • 2019 – 107,137 miles
  • 2018 – 106,013 miles
  • 2017 – 103,537 miles
  • 2016 – 101,456 miles
  • 2015 – 93,956 miles
  • 2014 – 91,891 miles
  • 2013 – 89,257 miles
  • 2012 – 83,673 miles
  • 2011 – 77,021 miles
  • 2010 – 69,483 miles
  • 2009 – 61,262 miles
  • 2008 – 57,866 miles
  • 2007 – 51,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,524 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,524 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,524 miles
    Test number
    141083117053
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail127,518 miles (+3,849)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,518 miles
    Test number
    582188636234
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass123,669 miles (+3,478)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    123,669 miles
    Test number
    242364078813
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass120,191 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,191 miles
    Test number
    979392476691
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail120,166 miles (+5,381)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,166 miles
    Test number
    283490734853
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake has reduced effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear drain hole areas slightly corroded
  6. Pass114,785 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,785 miles
    Test number
    720185548534
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
  7. Fail114,776 miles (+3,432)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,776 miles
    Test number
    160168994789
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
  8. Pass111,344 miles (+3,326)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    111,344 miles
    Test number
    172384486098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass108,018 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    108,018 miles
    Test number
    291192861845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,489 miles
    Test number
    630018725679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail107,489 miles (+352)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,489 miles
    Test number
    192437822260
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass107,137 miles (+1,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,137 miles
    Test number
    931613199008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass106,013 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,013 miles
    Test number
    981143278324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,980 miles (+2,443)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,980 miles
    Test number
    381944986581
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  15. Pass103,537 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,537 miles
    Test number
    895985712875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,456 miles
    Test number
    178994896029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Fail101,456 miles (+7,500)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,456 miles
    Test number
    408462376268
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  18. Pass93,956 miles (+2,065)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,956 miles
    Test number
    128237365102
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass91,891 miles (+2,634)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,891 miles
    Test number
    629548194246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perish
  20. Pass89,257 miles (+5,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    575994093225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass83,673 miles (+6,652)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,673 miles
    Test number
    549208002314
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  22. Pass77,021 miles (+7,538)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,021 miles
    Test number
    429223091266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,483 miles (+8,221)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,483 miles
    Test number
    621521400355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,262 miles (+3,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,262 miles
    Test number
    332344269288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass57,866 miles (+5,922)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    152397748231
    • NoteInside of n/side front tyre tread wareing low.
    • NoteSlight damage to outer walls of all tyres but no cords exposed.
  26. Pass51,944 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,944 miles
    Test number
    124180057291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,537 miles
    Test number
    523583197133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 EVR

Does LB04 EVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 EVR is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EVR?
The MOT on LB04 EVR is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 EVR done?
LB04 EVR was recorded at 127,524 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 4,103 miles a year.
Has LB04 EVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EVR has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 EVR 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 EVR find?
LB04 EVR passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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