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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB04 EWYMOT history

LB04 EWY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2022
Mileage
107,410 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EWY
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
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EWY was last recorded at 107,410 miles on 6 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,410 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 107,410 miles
  • 2020 – 102,457 miles
  • 2019 – 97,983 miles
  • 2018 – 93,333 miles
  • 2017 – 88,813 miles
  • 2015 – 80,484 miles
  • 2014 – 74,385 miles
  • 2013 – 70,102 miles
  • 2012 – 65,746 miles
  • 2011 – 62,716 miles
  • 2010 – 57,136 miles
  • 2009 – 52,385 miles
  • 2008 – 46,798 miles
  • 2007 – 39,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,410 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Drivers seat belt slow to retract

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • O/s rear shock absorber corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear underside of vehicle showing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,410 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,410 miles
    Test number
    248629102729
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail107,410 miles (+4,953)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,410 miles
    Test number
    496059732038
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,457 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,457 miles
    Test number
    684366778476
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle showing corrosion

  4. Fail102,457 miles (+4,474)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,457 miles
    Test number
    580719354169
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle showing corrosion

  5. Pass97,983 miles (+34)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,983 miles
    Test number
    404410789203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside wingmirror cover damaged but not insecure

  6. Fail97,949 miles (+4,616)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,949 miles
    Test number
    205047148847
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside wingmirror cover damaged but not insecure

  7. Pass93,333 miles (+43)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,333 miles
    Test number
    157058477646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail93,290 miles (+4,477)2 dangerous13 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    661466209686
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,813 miles (+8,329)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,813 miles
    Test number
    242634979563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass80,484 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,484 miles
    Test number
    899289971464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,385 miles (+4,283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    74,385 miles
    Test number
    177195634313
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass70,102 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,102 miles
    Test number
    738638633300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,746 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,746 miles
    Test number
    296468422382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,716 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,716 miles
    Test number
    688273941309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,136 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,136 miles
    Test number
    964310730379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,385 miles (+5,587)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,385 miles
    Test number
    651958039345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,798 miles (+6,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,798 miles
    Test number
    784850848318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail39,943 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,943 miles
    Test number
    502444357376
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass39,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,943 miles
    Test number
    574334357353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 EWY

Does LB04 EWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 EWY expired on 5 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EWY?
The MOT on LB04 EWY expired on 5 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 EWY done?
LB04 EWY was recorded at 107,410 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2021, an average of 4,832 miles a year.
Has LB04 EWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EWY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 EWY 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 EWY find?
LB04 EWY passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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