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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

LB04 WWRMOT history

LB04 WWR is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2026
Mileage
121,592 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 WWR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 WWR was last recorded at 121,592 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 2,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,205 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,387 miles
Average per year
4,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,592 miles
  • 2024 – 119,205 miles
  • 2023 – 118,820 miles
  • 2022 – 114,518 miles
  • 2021 – 111,333 miles
  • 2020 – 106,862 miles
  • 2019 – 105,173 miles
  • 2018 – 102,886 miles
  • 2017 – 97,553 miles
  • 2016 – 89,973 miles
  • 2015 – 83,345 miles
  • 2014 – 75,562 miles
  • 2012 – 69,628 miles
  • 2011 – 64,916 miles
  • 2010 – 60,362 miles
  • 2009 – 54,111 miles
  • 2008 – 45,356 miles
  • 2007 – 32,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,592 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate slightly insecure to offside.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside front suspension sensor broken away from offside front suspension wishbone mount.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Scraping noise from offside rear brakes when wheel rotated. Possible back plate or corrosion within parking brakes drum section.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under tray present impeding inspection.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,592 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,592 miles
    Test number
    710807936065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,205 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,205 miles
    Test number
    650664419089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,820 miles
    Test number
    986976216233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,820 miles (+4,302)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,820 miles
    Test number
    494703381713
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass114,518 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,518 miles
    Test number
    447617853544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,333 miles
    Test number
    425849749783
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail111,333 miles (+4,471)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,333 miles
    Test number
    396986353000
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass106,862 miles (+1,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,862 miles
    Test number
    788283458162
    • AdvisoryHead light adjuster on offside suspension broken
  9. Pass105,173 miles (+70)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,173 miles
    Test number
    295802712950
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate slightly insecure to offside. (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension sensor broken away from offside front suspension wishbone mount.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryScraping noise from offside rear brakes when wheel rotated. Possible back plate or corrosion within parking brakes drum section.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray present impeding inspection.
  10. Fail105,103 miles (+2,217)2 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,103 miles
    Test number
    293426114811
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate slightly insecure to offside. (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension sensor broken away from offside front suspension wishbone mount.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryScraping noise from offside rear brakes when wheel rotated. Possible back plate or corrosion within parking brakes drum section.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray present impeding inspection.
  11. Pass102,886 miles (+5,333)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,886 miles
    Test number
    789836470721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,553 miles (+7,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,553 miles
    Test number
    763973510915
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flanges excessively corroded
  13. Pass89,973 miles (+6,628)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,973 miles
    Test number
    449723819630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,345 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,345 miles
    Test number
    439073505055
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass83,345 miles (+7,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,345 miles
    Test number
    796083005017
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass75,562 miles (+5,934)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,562 miles
    Test number
    948960214047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,628 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,628 miles
    Test number
    116813962399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,916 miles (+4,554)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,916 miles
    Test number
    195785371149
    • NoteRear silencer clamp has a crack. no leaks at present
    • NoteSlight filing of oil around rear diff
  19. Pass60,362 miles (+6,251)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,362 miles
    Test number
    822458360198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,111 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,111 miles
    Test number
    482389739128
    • NoteOffside front-inner steering rack joint(inside gaiter)worn.
    • NoteSlight knocking when braking.(Possible front brake pad movement in calliper).
  21. Fail54,109 miles (+8,753)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,109 miles
    Test number
    994339639197
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front-inner steering rack joint(inside gaiter)worn.
    • NoteSlight knocking when braking.(Possible front brake pad movement in calliper).
  22. Pass45,356 miles (+12,721)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,356 miles
    Test number
    861778328192
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass32,635 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,635 miles
    Test number
    142600537101
    • NoteDamage offside front tyre outer sidewall.
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low inner edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut in outer tread,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low inner and outer edges.

Questions about LB04 WWR

Does LB04 WWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 WWR expired on 9 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 WWR?
The MOT on LB04 WWR expired on 9 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 WWR done?
LB04 WWR was recorded at 121,592 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 4,953 miles a year.
Has LB04 WWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 WWR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 WWR 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 WWR find?
LB04 WWR passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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