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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB04 JLUMOT history

LB04 JLU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2024
Mileage
95,442 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 JLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 JLU was last recorded at 95,442 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 2,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,906 miles · 21 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,536 miles
Average per year
4,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,442 miles
  • 2021 – 92,906 miles
  • 2020 – 90,949 miles
  • 2019 – 84,686 miles
  • 2018 – 80,655 miles
  • 2017 – 76,457 miles
  • 2016 – 71,910 miles
  • 2015 – 69,091 miles
  • 2014 – 66,516 miles
  • 2013 – 62,316 miles
  • 2012 – 59,150 miles
  • 2011 – 51,661 miles
  • 2010 – 44,353 miles
  • 2009 – 37,880 miles
  • 2008 – 31,656 miles
  • 2007 – 21,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,442 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,442 miles (+2,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,442 miles
    Test number
    220974848150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,906 miles (+1,957)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,906 miles
    Test number
    309282817356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear underside slightly corroded

  3. Pass90,949 miles (+6,263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,949 miles
    Test number
    894110939581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass84,686 miles (+4,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,686 miles
    Test number
    196732306315
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass80,655 miles (+4,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,655 miles
    Test number
    515357685386
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s tyres slight perishing in tread
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s tyres slight perishing in tread

  6. Pass76,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    423512900800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail76,457 miles (+4,547)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    571388379393
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass71,910 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,910 miles
    Test number
    345932545383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,091 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,091 miles
    Test number
    218005175498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail69,091 miles (+2,575)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,091 miles
    Test number
    809645875161
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass66,516 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,516 miles
    Test number
    646656784110
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  12. Fail66,516 miles (+4,200)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,516 miles
    Test number
    976746084186
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  13. Pass62,316 miles (+3,166)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,316 miles
    Test number
    455244293141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass59,150 miles (+7,489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,150 miles
    Test number
    667195492139
    • NoteWindscreen stone chipped

  15. Pass51,661 miles (+7,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,661 miles
    Test number
    489839491137
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass44,353 miles (+6,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,353 miles
    Test number
    640047390108
    • NoteThe front exhaust section has a bracket that is deteriorated

  17. Pass37,880 miles (+6,224)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,880 miles
    Test number
    232927399147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWindscreen stone chipped

  18. Fail31,656 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,656 miles
    Test number
    300743608445
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass31,656 miles (+10,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,656 miles
    Test number
    744643808239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass21,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,292 miles
    Test number
    314068207416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 JLU

Does LB04 JLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 JLU expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 JLU?
The MOT on LB04 JLU expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 JLU done?
LB04 JLU was recorded at 95,442 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 4,586 miles a year.
Has LB04 JLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 JLU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on LB04 JLU 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 JLU find?
LB04 JLU passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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