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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB04 TNVMOT history

LB04 TNV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 194,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
194,564 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 TNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 TNV was last recorded at 194,564 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 5,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,682 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,882 miles
Average per year
8,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 194,564 miles
  • 2022 – 188,682 miles
  • 2021 – 180,268 miles
  • 2020 – 173,021 miles
  • 2019 – 162,610 miles
  • 2018 – 153,518 miles
  • 2017 – 147,384 miles
  • 2016 – 141,703 miles
  • 2015 – 136,012 miles
  • 2014 – 128,737 miles
  • 2013 – 118,495 miles
  • 2012 – 106,799 miles
  • 2011 – 95,419 miles
  • 2010 – 83,304 miles
  • 2009 – 71,530 miles
  • 2008 – 60,830 miles
  • 2007 – 47,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail194,564 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear ride hight
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Both front tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine warning light on indicating a fault

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail194,564 miles (+5,882)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,564 miles
    Test number
    597362429599
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear ride hight
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass188,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    188,682 miles
    Test number
    473148937727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail188,676 miles (+8,408)1 major3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,676 miles
    Test number
    291299339584
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass180,268 miles (+7,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    180,268 miles
    Test number
    138342136911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass173,021 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    173,021 miles
    Test number
    601393773137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail173,021 miles (+10,411)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,021 miles
    Test number
    754826785105
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass162,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,610 miles
    Test number
    116654674503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail162,610 miles (+9,092)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,610 miles
    Test number
    108167029572
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass153,518 miles (+6,134)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,518 miles
    Test number
    321604987086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,384 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    147,384 miles
    Test number
    123736641533
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on indicating a fault

  11. Fail147,382 miles (+5,679)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,382 miles
    Test number
    326196065796
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on indicating a fault

  12. Pass141,703 miles (+5,691)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    141,703 miles
    Test number
    604701066059
    • AdvisoryEML warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 225/50 16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge - 205/50 16

  13. Pass136,012 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    136,012 miles
    Test number
    568090245164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail136,012 miles (+7,275)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,012 miles
    Test number
    148640945153
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass128,737 miles (+10,242)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    128,737 miles
    Test number
    118439534167
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass118,495 miles (+11,696)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    118,495 miles
    Test number
    936300633100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine Management Light Illuminated

  17. Pass106,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    106,799 miles
    Test number
    625473622128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,793 miles (+11,374)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,793 miles
    Test number
    707063722127
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass95,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    95,419 miles
    Test number
    665904421162
    • 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)

  20. Fail95,419 miles (+12,115)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,419 miles
    Test number
    285294221407
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass83,304 miles (+11,774)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,304 miles
    Test number
    422685830109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,530 miles
    Test number
    962286029125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,525 miles (+10,695)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,525 miles
    Test number
    291666429140
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass60,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,830 miles
    Test number
    483154738146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,830 miles (+13,075)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,830 miles
    Test number
    141024438115
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass47,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,755 miles
    Test number
    854061037165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 TNV

Does LB04 TNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 TNV expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 TNV?
The MOT on LB04 TNV expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 TNV done?
LB04 TNV was recorded at 194,564 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 8,924 miles a year.
Has LB04 TNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 TNV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 TNV 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 TNV find?
LB04 TNV failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside rear direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp, and 6 more.

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