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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB04 EWCMOT history

LB04 EWC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
127,733 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EWC
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
16 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 EWC was last recorded at 127,733 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 9,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,637 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
9,096 miles
Average per year
6,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,733 miles
  • 2022 – 118,637 miles
  • 2021 – 109,932 miles
  • 2020 – 106,666 miles
  • 2019 – 104,473 miles
  • 2018 – 88,392 miles
  • 2017 – 83,619 miles
  • 2016 – 80,102 miles
  • 2015 – 76,414 miles
  • 2014 – 72,406 miles
  • 2013 – 68,785 miles
  • 2012 – 64,026 miles
  • 2011 – 56,371 miles
  • 2010 – 49,694 miles
  • 2009 – 43,560 miles
  • 2008 – 37,848 miles
  • 2007 – 30,911 miles
  • 2006 – 16,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,733 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front tyre curb cut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn and curb cut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,733 miles (+9,096)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,733 miles
    Test number
    658528318961
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,637 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,637 miles
    Test number
    727760043079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail118,593 miles (+8,661)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,593 miles
    Test number
    385260331065
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass109,932 miles (+3,266)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,932 miles
    Test number
    306904629377
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass106,666 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,666 miles
    Test number
    603915266655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail106,666 miles (+2,193)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,666 miles
    Test number
    594802016683
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,473 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,473 miles
    Test number
    506229492849
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre curb cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner edge of tyre worn and curb cut
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAlloys curb damaged

  8. Fail104,469 miles (+16,077)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,469 miles
    Test number
    737352840746
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaction arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre curb cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner edge of tyre worn and curb cut
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAlloys curb damaged

  9. Pass88,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,392 miles
    Test number
    816707987630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose to front surface rusting (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail88,392 miles (+4,773)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,392 miles
    Test number
    522384101826
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose to front surface rusting (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass83,619 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,619 miles
    Test number
    647418202589
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail83,606 miles (+3,504)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,606 miles
    Test number
    783341156060
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder/sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass80,102 miles (+3,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,102 miles
    Test number
    187705754923
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass76,414 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,414 miles
    Test number
    956543612636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,406 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,406 miles
    Test number
    549926394281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,785 miles (+29)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,785 miles
    Test number
    289385903388
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail68,756 miles (+4,730)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,756 miles
    Test number
    188683803382
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass64,026 miles (+7,655)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,026 miles
    Test number
    315130202328
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass56,371 miles (+6,677)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,371 miles
    Test number
    387249191248
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

  20. Pass49,694 miles (+6,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,694 miles
    Test number
    682960100394
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass43,560 miles (+5,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,560 miles
    Test number
    510321209342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass37,848 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,848 miles
    Test number
    713953308322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,911 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,911 miles
    Test number
    332062707325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,127 miles (+10,239)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,127 miles
    Test number
    382307677144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,888 miles
    Test number
    800224596150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 EWC

Does LB04 EWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 EWC expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EWC?
The MOT on LB04 EWC expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 EWC done?
LB04 EWC was recorded at 127,733 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 6,130 miles a year.
Has LB04 EWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EWC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 EWC 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 EWC find?
LB04 EWC failed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with 6 major defects: nearside front headlamp aim too low; nearside front inner tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall; offside brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front, and 3 more.

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