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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LB04 TRVMOT history

LB04 TRV is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 5 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 54,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
54,833 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 TRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 TRV was last recorded at 54,833 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,872 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
961 miles
Average per year
3,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 54,833 miles
  • 2023 – 53,872 miles
  • 2022 – 51,564 miles
  • 2021 – 49,622 miles
  • 2020 – 47,753 miles
  • 2019 – 45,640 miles
  • 2018 – 42,118 miles
  • 2017 – 36,187 miles
  • 2016 – 31,094 miles
  • 2015 – 25,392 miles
  • 2014 – 21,257 miles
  • 2013 – 21,249 miles
  • 2012 – 17,450 miles
  • 2011 – 14,131 miles
  • 2010 – 9,431 miles
  • 2008 – 5,579 miles
  • 2007 – 4,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,833 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,833 miles (+961)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    54,833 miles
    Test number
    880823880588
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  2. Pass53,872 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    53,872 miles
    Test number
    583261882768
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  3. Fail53,864 miles (+2,300)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,864 miles
    Test number
    403803838764
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  4. Pass51,564 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,564 miles
    Test number
    730687594289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexi rubber brake pipe starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured just acceptable (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front windscreen washers low pressure

  5. Fail51,564 miles (+1,942)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,564 miles
    Test number
    855191677092
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexi rubber brake pipe starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured just acceptable (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front windscreen washers low pressure

  6. Pass49,622 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,622 miles
    Test number
    266357448841
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail49,622 miles (+1,869)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,622 miles
    Test number
    780620665987
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass47,753 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,753 miles
    Test number
    151234775300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,640 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,640 miles
    Test number
    509929642691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,118 miles
    Test number
    268219297943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,118 miles (+5,931)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,118 miles
    Test number
    574097640439
    • Repaired at testFront Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass36,187 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    36,187 miles
    Test number
    398546916966
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail36,167 miles (+5,073)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,167 miles
    Test number
    161383748984
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass31,094 miles (+5,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,094 miles
    Test number
    872249057806
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass25,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,392 miles
    Test number
    267524815037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,392 miles (+4,135)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,392 miles
    Test number
    885302515056
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass21,257 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    21,257 miles
    Test number
    567543514044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail21,255 miles (+6)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,255 miles
    Test number
    448736804031
    • DangerousSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail21,249 miles (+3,799)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,249 miles
    Test number
    656544303383
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass17,450 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,450 miles
    Test number
    366824642191
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail17,450 miles (+3,319)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,450 miles
    Test number
    817184142196
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass14,131 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,131 miles
    Test number
    608513621107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,116 miles (+4,685)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,116 miles
    Test number
    238869711434
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass9,431 miles (+3,852)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    9,431 miles
    Test number
    282621110151
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNear side front tyre sidewall slight damage

  25. Pass5,579 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    5,579 miles
    Test number
    674634068325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass4,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    4,093 miles
    Test number
    541144017234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 TRV

Does LB04 TRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 TRV expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 TRV?
The MOT on LB04 TRV expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 TRV done?
LB04 TRV was recorded at 54,833 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 3,060 miles a year.
Has LB04 TRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 TRV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 TRV 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 TRV find?
LB04 TRV passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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