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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB04 WXJMOT history

LB04 WXJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 35,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
35,440 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 WXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 WXJ was last recorded at 35,440 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 4,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
30,488 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,952 miles
Average per year
1,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,440 miles
  • 2025 – 30,488 miles
  • 2024 – 25,826 miles
  • 2023 – 22,753 miles
  • 2022 – 22,572 miles
  • 2021 – 22,536 miles
  • 2020 – 22,221 miles
  • 2019 – 22,174 miles
  • 2018 – 22,107 miles
  • 2017 – 21,949 miles
  • 2016 – 21,494 miles
  • 2015 – 20,919 miles
  • 2014 – 20,307 miles
  • 2013 – 19,761 miles
  • 2012 – 18,948 miles
  • 2011 – 18,492 miles
  • 2010 – 17,922 miles
  • 2009 – 13,846 miles
  • 2008 – 9,789 miles
  • 2007 – 7,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,440 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass35,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    35,440 miles
    Test number
    652074890810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail35,440 miles (+4,952)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,440 miles
    Test number
    509343839406
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass30,488 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    30,488 miles
    Test number
    816163113974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,826 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    25,826 miles
    Test number
    568718202166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,753 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    22,753 miles
    Test number
    542127327573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,572 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    22,572 miles
    Test number
    637210586075
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass22,536 miles (+315)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    22,536 miles
    Test number
    978919640681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass22,221 miles (+47)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    22,221 miles
    Test number
    922002912296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass22,174 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    22,174 miles
    Test number
    443135479404
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel residue on fuel tank, no leak found
  10. Pass22,107 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    22,107 miles
    Test number
    776358517067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,949 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    21,949 miles
    Test number
    675929221645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,494 miles
    Test number
    682890834800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail21,494 miles (+575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,494 miles
    Test number
    148904792352
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  14. Pass20,919 miles (+612)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,919 miles
    Test number
    299210755446
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass20,307 miles (+546)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,307 miles
    Test number
    145241154104
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  16. Pass19,761 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,761 miles
    Test number
    378209313204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,948 miles (+456)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,948 miles
    Test number
    916234852170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass18,492 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,492 miles
    Test number
    329364731192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,922 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,922 miles
    Test number
    863986540188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,846 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,846 miles
    Test number
    593609149143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,789 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,789 miles
    Test number
    444673168113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    7,756 miles
    Test number
    452803887179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 WXJ

Does LB04 WXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 WXJ is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 WXJ?
The MOT on LB04 WXJ is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 WXJ done?
LB04 WXJ was recorded at 35,440 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 1,449 miles a year.
Has LB04 WXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 WXJ has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 WXJ 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 WXJ find?
LB04 WXJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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