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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB04 EYGMOT history

LB04 EYG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
96,990 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EYG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EYG was last recorded at 96,990 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2009: 23,207 miles, lower than 33,594 miles on 29 Oct 2008.

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
96,903 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
4,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,990 miles
  • 2024 – 93,239 miles
  • 2022 – 89,037 miles
  • 2021 – 84,505 miles
  • 2020 – 77,422 miles
  • 2019 – 76,830 miles
  • 2018 – 74,669 miles
  • 2017 – 67,633 miles
  • 2015 – 55,427 miles
  • 2014 – 47,907 miles
  • 2013 – 43,372 miles
  • 2012 – 39,010 miles
  • 2011 – 32,293 miles
  • 2010 – 28,040 miles
  • 2009 – 23,207 miles
  • 2008 – 33,594 miles
  • 2007 – 21,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,990 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip not attatched (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,990 miles (+87)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,990 miles
    Test number
    986176667503
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip not attatched (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,903 miles (+3,664)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,903 miles
    Test number
    402868346319
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip not attatched (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,239 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,239 miles
    Test number
    509850137578
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" Shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,233 miles (+4,196)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,233 miles
    Test number
    336678882870
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad seprated from metal backing plate (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" Shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,037 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,037 miles
    Test number
    917962371508
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail89,035 miles (+4,530)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,035 miles
    Test number
    109826412959
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,505 miles (+133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,505 miles
    Test number
    622846098346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail84,372 miles (+6,950)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,372 miles
    Test number
    377589824450
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,422 miles (+592)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,422 miles
    Test number
    551983376155
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,830 miles
    Test number
    625233487280
    • AdvisoryOffside rear metal brake pipe corroding slightly.

  11. Fail76,830 miles (+2,161)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,830 miles
    Test number
    534804299633
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear metal brake pipe corroding slightly.

  12. Pass74,669 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,669 miles
    Test number
    618006224641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,633 miles (+12,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,633 miles
    Test number
    952365017192
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass55,427 miles (+7,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,427 miles
    Test number
    745978218146
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper damaged

  15. Pass47,907 miles (+100)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,907 miles
    Test number
    737844304303
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs corroded

  16. Fail47,807 miles (+4,435)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,807 miles
    Test number
    535867884208
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads and discs worn
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteTested wet
    • NoteTrims fitted to outersills and undersides
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs

  17. Fail43,372 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,372 miles
    Test number
    447195903439
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDamage on o/s/f tyre outer wall

  18. Pass43,372 miles (+4,362)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,372 miles
    Test number
    858245303318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDamage on o/s/f tyre outer wall

  19. Pass39,010 miles (+6,717)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,010 miles
    Test number
    429316922305
    • NoteMOVEMENT IN O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH
    • NoteTESTED WET
    • NoteTRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

  20. Pass32,293 miles (+4,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,293 miles
    Test number
    728414401379
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass28,040 miles (+4,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,040 miles
    Test number
    260265100365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,207 miles (-10,387)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,207 miles
    Test number
    953316509319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,594 miles
    Test number
    224853808332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail33,594 miles (+12,545)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,594 miles
    Test number
    513953808310
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass21,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,049 miles
    Test number
    833842927185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 EYG

Does LB04 EYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 EYG expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EYG?
The MOT on LB04 EYG expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 EYG done?
LB04 EYG was recorded at 96,990 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 4,142 miles a year.
Has LB04 EYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EYG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 EYG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 EYG find?
LB04 EYG passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip not attatched; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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