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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB04 WXLMOT history

LB04 WXL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2025
Mileage
139,867 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 WXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 WXL was last recorded at 139,867 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,972 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
895 miles
Average per year
6,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,867 miles
  • 2023 – 138,972 miles
  • 2022 – 134,892 miles
  • 2021 – 132,970 miles
  • 2020 – 130,927 miles
  • 2019 – 128,873 miles
  • 2018 – 125,221 miles
  • 2017 – 122,298 miles
  • 2016 – 119,860 miles
  • 2015 – 115,301 miles
  • 2014 – 108,071 miles
  • 2013 – 98,758 miles
  • 2012 – 87,978 miles
  • 2011 – 76,481 miles
  • 2010 – 67,060 miles
  • 2009 – 57,747 miles
  • 2008 – 47,902 miles
  • 2007 – 37,042 miles
  • 2006 – 28,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,867 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,867 miles (+895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,867 miles
    Test number
    906394577626
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass138,972 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,972 miles
    Test number
    665626159570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,892 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,892 miles
    Test number
    807641145899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,970 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,970 miles
    Test number
    416010612768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,927 miles (+2,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,927 miles
    Test number
    924543524390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass128,873 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,873 miles
    Test number
    458330920952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,221 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,221 miles
    Test number
    207393229885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,298 miles (+2,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,298 miles
    Test number
    575128371119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass119,860 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,860 miles
    Test number
    570175226876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,847 miles (+4,546)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,847 miles
    Test number
    545112636911
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  11. Pass115,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,301 miles
    Test number
    698372735143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    207901935484
    • FailureNearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass108,071 miles (+9,313)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,071 miles
    Test number
    377129134124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,758 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,758 miles
    Test number
    726639343175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,173 miles (+10,195)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,173 miles
    Test number
    456938543119
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  16. Pass87,978 miles (+11,497)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,978 miles
    Test number
    736080942173
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass76,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,481 miles
    Test number
    909496641147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,481 miles (+9,421)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,481 miles
    Test number
    287021541495
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  19. Pass67,060 miles (+7,789)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,060 miles
    Test number
    842448440147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,271 miles (+1,524)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,271 miles
    Test number
    901447040168
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  21. Pass57,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,747 miles
    Test number
    251232459162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,747 miles (+9,845)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,747 miles
    Test number
    882790259190
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
  23. Pass47,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,902 miles
    Test number
    490601058182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    621704737162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  25. Fail37,042 miles (+8,256)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    963421337187
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  26. Pass28,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,786 miles
    Test number
    310413096166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,785 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,785 miles
    Test number
    560413196133
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LB04 WXL

Does LB04 WXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 WXL expired on 19 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 WXL?
The MOT on LB04 WXL expired on 19 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 WXL done?
LB04 WXL was recorded at 139,867 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 6,081 miles a year.
Has LB04 WXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 WXL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on LB04 WXL 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 WXL find?
LB04 WXL passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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