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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LB04 EXFMOT history

LB04 EXF is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,286 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EXF was last recorded at 83,286 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 1,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,273 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,013 miles
Average per year
3,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,286 miles
  • 2025 – 82,273 miles
  • 2023 – 81,704 miles
  • 2022 – 79,218 miles
  • 2021 – 77,033 miles
  • 2020 – 74,934 miles
  • 2019 – 72,572 miles
  • 2018 – 70,796 miles
  • 2017 – 69,013 miles
  • 2016 – 66,066 miles
  • 2015 – 61,739 miles
  • 2014 – 59,445 miles
  • 2013 – 57,112 miles
  • 2012 – 55,775 miles
  • 2011 – 52,977 miles
  • 2010 – 50,309 miles
  • 2009 – 40,659 miles
  • 2008 – 34,655 miles
  • 2007 – 26,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,286 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking rubber missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Emissions only just passed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,286 miles (+1,013)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,286 miles
    Test number
    185451593009
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking rubber missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass82,273 miles (+569)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,273 miles
    Test number
    166082703498
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking rubber missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  3. Pass81,704 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,704 miles
    Test number
    236300405256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions only just passed

  4. Fail81,699 miles (+2,481)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,699 miles
    Test number
    918006775481
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions only just passed

  5. Pass79,218 miles (+2,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,218 miles
    Test number
    276809178459
    • AdvisoryEmitting slight smoke from exhaust at idle

  6. Pass77,033 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,033 miles
    Test number
    766667854436
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,017 miles (+2,083)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,017 miles
    Test number
    335513665843
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,934 miles (+2,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,934 miles
    Test number
    797313975074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,572 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,572 miles
    Test number
    709083552205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,796 miles (+1,783)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,796 miles
    Test number
    322573346690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre NOTE AGE CRACKS
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass69,013 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,013 miles
    Test number
    318138988681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail69,004 miles (+2,938)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,004 miles
    Test number
    954507837152
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,066 miles (+4,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,066 miles
    Test number
    180805321509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass61,739 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,739 miles
    Test number
    348884485060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,445 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,445 miles
    Test number
    366265384056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,112 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,112 miles
    Test number
    868376683070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,775 miles (+2,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,775 miles
    Test number
    566732082021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass52,977 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,977 miles
    Test number
    768982881034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,309 miles (+9,650)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,309 miles
    Test number
    134192380056
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken

  20. Pass40,659 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,659 miles
    Test number
    530915089024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,655 miles (+7,893)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,655 miles
    Test number
    462037508175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,762 miles
    Test number
    241436917427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 EXF

Does LB04 EXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 EXF is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EXF?
The MOT on LB04 EXF is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 EXF done?
LB04 EXF was recorded at 83,286 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 3,021 miles a year.
Has LB04 EXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EXF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 EXF 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 EXF find?
LB04 EXF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front jacking rubber missing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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