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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LB04 PLVMOT history

LB04 PLV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
118,959 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 PLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 PLV was last recorded at 118,959 miles on 19 May 2026, 13,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,615 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13,344 miles
Average per year
4,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,959 miles
  • 2025 – 105,615 miles
  • 2024 – 87,264 miles
  • 2023 – 83,435 miles
  • 2021 – 79,210 miles
  • 2020 – 77,751 miles
  • 2019 – 74,797 miles
  • 2018 – 70,940 miles
  • 2017 – 67,894 miles
  • 2016 – 64,997 miles
  • 2014 – 58,277 miles
  • 2013 – 50,210 miles
  • 2012 – 46,476 miles
  • 2011 – 43,035 miles
  • 2010 – 38,736 miles
  • 2009 – 34,514 miles
  • 2008 – 28,533 miles
  • 2007 – 25,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,959 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside reverse light lense missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,959 miles (+13,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,959 miles
    Test number
    957472830924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light lense missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,615 miles (+18,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    105,615 miles
    Test number
    261445731289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,264 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,264 miles
    Test number
    324668139590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,435 miles (+4,225)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,435 miles
    Test number
    404373559301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,210 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,210 miles
    Test number
    608824936684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,751 miles (+2,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,751 miles
    Test number
    598528595110
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,797 miles (+3,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,797 miles
    Test number
    943494496837
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,940 miles
    Test number
    400037826734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail70,935 miles (+3,041)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,935 miles
    Test number
    811503681038
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass67,894 miles (+2,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,894 miles
    Test number
    533645047041
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass64,997 miles (+6,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,997 miles
    Test number
    402922781436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass58,277 miles (+8,067)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,277 miles
    Test number
    755932204302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,210 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,210 miles
    Test number
    377673223189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,476 miles
    Test number
    848253522140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail46,476 miles (+3,441)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,476 miles
    Test number
    799909012109
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass43,035 miles (+4,299)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,035 miles
    Test number
    358097611198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,736 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,736 miles
    Test number
    290405020411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,624 miles (+4,110)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,624 miles
    Test number
    912120620148
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass34,514 miles (+5,981)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,514 miles
    Test number
    933467049148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,533 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,533 miles
    Test number
    893300428193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail28,533 miles (+3,153)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,533 miles
    Test number
    274379618197
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass25,380 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,380 miles
    Test number
    174676647112
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit

Questions about LB04 PLV

Does LB04 PLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 PLV is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 PLV?
The MOT on LB04 PLV is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 PLV done?
LB04 PLV was recorded at 118,959 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 4,930 miles a year.
Has LB04 PLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 PLV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LB04 PLV 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 PLV find?
LB04 PLV passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside reverse light lense missing; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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