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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB04 XRAMOT history

LB04 XRA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,088 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XRA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XRA was last recorded at 82,088 miles on 6 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,086 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,088 miles
  • 2025 – 81,047 miles
  • 2024 – 79,919 miles
  • 2023 – 78,884 miles
  • 2022 – 78,055 miles
  • 2021 – 76,925 miles
  • 2017 – 74,345 miles
  • 2016 – 70,430 miles
  • 2015 – 65,416 miles
  • 2014 – 60,475 miles
  • 2013 – 54,952 miles
  • 2012 – 48,184 miles
  • 2011 – 42,284 miles
  • 2010 – 38,079 miles
  • 2009 – 33,180 miles
  • 2008 – 28,916 miles
  • 2007 – 23,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,088 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,088 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    306056480017
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,086 miles (+1,039)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,086 miles
    Test number
    832328386405
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,047 miles (+1,128)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    81,047 miles
    Test number
    816532007073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass79,919 miles (+1,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,919 miles
    Test number
    522864852354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,884 miles (+829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,884 miles
    Test number
    462072347872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass78,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,055 miles
    Test number
    626654095645
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail78,051 miles (+1,126)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,051 miles
    Test number
    117053864447
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,925 miles (+2,580)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,925 miles
    Test number
    278427979315
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass74,345 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    738829518515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip & small crack (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail74,344 miles (+3,914)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,344 miles
    Test number
    796325926333
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip & small crack (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass70,430 miles (+5,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,430 miles
    Test number
    598108034442
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass65,416 miles (+4,941)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,416 miles
    Test number
    899652035157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,475 miles (+5,523)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,475 miles
    Test number
    127065834183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,952 miles (+6,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,952 miles
    Test number
    287501653467
    • 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)

  15. Pass48,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,184 miles
    Test number
    366665742197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,184 miles (+5,900)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,184 miles
    Test number
    595904342106
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass42,284 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,284 miles
    Test number
    237772331443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,079 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,079 miles
    Test number
    630491840157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,180 miles
    Test number
    161252839195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,180 miles (+4,264)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,180 miles
    Test number
    252912839142
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edge & close to the legal limit

  21. Pass28,916 miles (+5,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,916 miles
    Test number
    481004958142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,035 miles
    Test number
    530380557161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 XRA

Does LB04 XRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 XRA is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XRA?
The MOT on LB04 XRA is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 XRA done?
LB04 XRA was recorded at 82,088 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,119 miles a year.
Has LB04 XRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XRA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 XRA 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 XRA find?
LB04 XRA passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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