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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB04 LABMOT history

LB04 LAB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2023
Mileage
129,903 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 LAB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 LAB was last recorded at 129,903 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 3,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,737 miles · 28 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,166 miles
Average per year
6,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,903 miles
  • 2021 – 126,737 miles
  • 2018 – 123,528 miles
  • 2017 – 113,243 miles
  • 2016 – 108,708 miles
  • 2015 – 103,653 miles
  • 2014 – 100,931 miles
  • 2013 – 88,291 miles
  • 2012 – 75,082 miles
  • 2009 – 61,200 miles
  • 2008 – 49,433 miles
  • 2007 – 28,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,903 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    129,903 miles
    Test number
    894092323068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,901 miles (+3,164)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,901 miles
    Test number
    278413408036
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,737 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,737 miles
    Test number
    602762441464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,528 miles
    Test number
    719269195474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,527 miles (+10,284)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,527 miles
    Test number
    751495842355
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,243 miles
    Test number
    977974421914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,243 miles (+4,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,243 miles
    Test number
    402039681407
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass108,708 miles (+75)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,708 miles
    Test number
    838743952069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail108,633 miles (+4,980)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,633 miles
    Test number
    165737998515
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass103,653 miles (+2,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,653 miles
    Test number
    485742705208
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass100,931 miles (+12,640)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,931 miles
    Test number
    639502174122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,291 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,291 miles
    Test number
    499186583126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail88,267 miles (+13,185)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,267 miles
    Test number
    525322773134
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass75,082 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,082 miles
    Test number
    727990332059
    • NotePad warning light on

  15. Fail75,068 miles (+13,868)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,068 miles
    Test number
    845513522094
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,200 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,200 miles
    Test number
    601526969178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,847 miles (+11,414)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,847 miles
    Test number
    271567159162
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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. Pass49,433 miles (+470)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,433 miles
    Test number
    963163178163
    • NoteFront number plate poor

  19. Fail48,963 miles (+20,392)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,963 miles
    Test number
    463716368143
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate poor
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn low

  20. Pass28,571 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,571 miles
    Test number
    694848887103
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has damaged to side wall

Questions about LB04 LAB

Does LB04 LAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 LAB expired on 27 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 LAB?
The MOT on LB04 LAB expired on 27 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 LAB done?
LB04 LAB was recorded at 129,903 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 6,918 miles a year.
Has LB04 LAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 LAB has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 LAB 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 LAB find?
LB04 LAB passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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