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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LB04 TOVMOT history

LB04 TOV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,752 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 TOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 TOV was last recorded at 131,752 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,951 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
801 miles
Average per year
4,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,752 miles
  • 2024 – 130,951 miles
  • 2023 – 130,210 miles
  • 2022 – 128,222 miles
  • 2021 – 126,698 miles
  • 2020 – 125,978 miles
  • 2019 – 123,605 miles
  • 2018 – 119,329 miles
  • 2017 – 117,845 miles
  • 2016 – 110,416 miles
  • 2015 – 103,361 miles
  • 2014 – 98,914 miles
  • 2013 – 94,080 miles
  • 2012 – 85,694 miles
  • 2011 – 74,808 miles
  • 2010 – 66,783 miles
  • 2008 – 56,541 miles
  • 2007 – 49,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,752 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,752 miles (+801)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,752 miles
    Test number
    137642056965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass130,951 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,951 miles
    Test number
    653098610431
    • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail130,951 miles (+741)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,951 miles
    Test number
    565930697576
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass130,210 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,210 miles
    Test number
    499001478307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail130,169 miles (+1,947)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,169 miles
    Test number
    269061008196
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,222 miles (+1,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,222 miles
    Test number
    289946655871
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WORN EDGE CLOSE TO LIMITS

  7. Pass126,698 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,698 miles
    Test number
    437721809973
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

  8. Fail126,695 miles (+717)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,695 miles
    Test number
    675533243613
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

  9. Pass125,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,978 miles
    Test number
    406468602734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,978 miles (+2,373)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,978 miles
    Test number
    869671801707
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body has an unsafe modification (6.2.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass123,605 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,605 miles
    Test number
    144954335622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,329 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    119,329 miles
    Test number
    523631289463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail119,317 miles (+1,472)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,317 miles
    Test number
    931176165577
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass117,845 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,845 miles
    Test number
    976131591169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail117,831 miles (+7,415)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,831 miles
    Test number
    200491031088
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass110,416 miles (+7,055)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,416 miles
    Test number
    551890135054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,361 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,361 miles
    Test number
    882808498090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  18. Fail103,346 miles (+4,432)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,346 miles
    Test number
    589639062484
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  19. Pass98,914 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,914 miles
    Test number
    765350144373
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear steel brake pipes slightly corroaded

  20. Fail98,911 miles (+4,831)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,911 miles
    Test number
    368943034325
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass94,080 miles (+93)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,080 miles
    Test number
    589873733355
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail93,987 miles (+8,293)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,987 miles
    Test number
    948329423310
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass85,694 miles (+10,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,694 miles
    Test number
    198939962213
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass74,808 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,808 miles
    Test number
    798253051167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail74,808 miles (+8,025)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,808 miles
    Test number
    427023851167
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  26. Pass66,783 miles (+10,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,783 miles
    Test number
    660206500131
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass56,541 miles (+6,903)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    390243538384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,638 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,638 miles
    Test number
    854568277118
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake pads worn very close to sensor

Questions about LB04 TOV

Does LB04 TOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 TOV is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 TOV?
The MOT on LB04 TOV is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 TOV done?
LB04 TOV was recorded at 131,752 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,468 miles a year.
Has LB04 TOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 TOV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 TOV 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 TOV find?
LB04 TOV passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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