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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB04 EXGMOT history

LB04 EXG is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
73,183 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EXG was last recorded at 73,183 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2020: 71,171 miles, lower than 71,176 miles on 11 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,002 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
181 miles
Average per year
2,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,183 miles
  • 2024 – 73,002 miles
  • 2023 – 72,110 miles
  • 2022 – 71,851 miles
  • 2021 – 71,434 miles
  • 2020 – 71,171 miles
  • 2019 – 70,554 miles
  • 2018 – 69,569 miles
  • 2017 – 66,944 miles
  • 2016 – 64,441 miles
  • 2015 – 61,639 miles
  • 2014 – 57,595 miles
  • 2013 – 50,747 miles
  • 2012 – 47,434 miles
  • 2011 – 44,423 miles
  • 2010 – 42,481 miles
  • 2009 – 41,381 miles
  • 2008 – 40,272 miles
  • 2007 – 31,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,183 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,183 miles (+181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    73,183 miles
    Test number
    262296909780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass73,002 miles (+892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,002 miles
    Test number
    511081535955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass72,110 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,110 miles
    Test number
    187851914156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,851 miles
    Test number
    435376840316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,851 miles (+417)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,851 miles
    Test number
    688582164642
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass71,434 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,434 miles
    Test number
    779205226118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,171 miles (-5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,171 miles
    Test number
    412437956351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail71,176 miles (+622)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,176 miles
    Test number
    918815907918
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass70,554 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,554 miles
    Test number
    632540243951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,569 miles
    Test number
    631888882598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,569 miles (+2,625)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,569 miles
    Test number
    608304273366
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  12. Pass66,944 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,944 miles
    Test number
    832837637658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,441 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,441 miles
    Test number
    512754156699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,639 miles (+4,044)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,639 miles
    Test number
    218755245144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,595 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,595 miles
    Test number
    198950454162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail57,594 miles (+6,847)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,594 miles
    Test number
    425099044182
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass50,747 miles (+3,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,747 miles
    Test number
    267247433442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass47,434 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,434 miles
    Test number
    238139132486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,423 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,423 miles
    Test number
    268970741404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,481 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,481 miles
    Test number
    890148330165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,381 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,381 miles
    Test number
    241378439155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,272 miles (+9,087)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,272 miles
    Test number
    233255818450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,185 miles
    Test number
    150106337109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 EXG

Does LB04 EXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 EXG is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EXG?
The MOT on LB04 EXG is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 EXG done?
LB04 EXG was recorded at 73,183 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 2,265 miles a year.
Has LB04 EXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EXG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 EXG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 EXG find?
LB04 EXG passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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