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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LB04 XRUMOT history

LB04 XRU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 188,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2025
Mileage
188,468 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XRU was last recorded at 188,468 miles on 5 Jan 2024, 15,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,376 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
15,092 miles
Average per year
9,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,468 miles
  • 2022 – 173,376 miles
  • 2021 – 160,977 miles
  • 2020 – 142,551 miles
  • 2019 – 124,488 miles
  • 2018 – 104,990 miles
  • 2017 – 84,945 miles
  • 2016 – 71,379 miles
  • 2015 – 63,469 miles
  • 2014 – 53,804 miles
  • 2013 – 47,881 miles
  • 2012 – 45,723 miles
  • 2011 – 43,733 miles
  • 2010 – 42,218 miles
  • 2009 – 37,498 miles
  • 2008 – 28,698 miles
  • 2007 – 24,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,468 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,468 miles (+15,092)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    188,468 miles
    Test number
    849486011472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,376 miles (+12,399)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    173,376 miles
    Test number
    131309621107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,977 miles (+18,426)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,977 miles
    Test number
    176356557793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,551 miles (+18,063)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,551 miles
    Test number
    562421753894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,488 miles (+19,498)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,488 miles
    Test number
    926043854106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,990 miles
    Test number
    831488162939
    • 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))

  7. Fail104,990 miles (+20,045)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,990 miles
    Test number
    492547536128
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass84,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,945 miles
    Test number
    412732657580
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail84,940 miles (+13,561)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,940 miles
    Test number
    199130415753
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking reservoir cap (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass71,379 miles (+7,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,379 miles
    Test number
    417512150509
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake has only just met the required efficiency - 16 %

  11. Pass63,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,469 miles
    Test number
    679812575600
    • AdvisoryParking brake has only just met requirements - 17%

  12. Fail63,469 miles (+9,665)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,469 miles
    Test number
    571958899669
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake has only just met requirements - 17%

  13. Pass53,804 miles (+5,923)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,804 miles
    Test number
    728066114289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,881 miles (+2,158)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,881 miles
    Test number
    348556693119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNsf tyre has slight sidewall damage.

  15. Pass45,723 miles (+1,990)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,723 miles
    Test number
    906826592195
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres has cracks.

  16. Pass43,733 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,733 miles
    Test number
    566505991123
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres deteriorating with cracks.

  17. Fail43,733 miles (+1,515)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,733 miles
    Test number
    626685591121
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres deteriorating with cracks.

  18. Pass42,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,218 miles
    Test number
    701434710265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,218 miles (+4,720)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,218 miles
    Test number
    234632310224
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail37,498 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,498 miles
    Test number
    513508589125
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass37,498 miles (+8,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,498 miles
    Test number
    521208689122
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass28,698 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,698 miles
    Test number
    711943968107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,003 miles
    Test number
    573806557192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 XRU

Does LB04 XRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 XRU expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XRU?
The MOT on LB04 XRU expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 XRU done?
LB04 XRU was recorded at 188,468 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2024, an average of 9,916 miles a year.
Has LB04 XRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XRU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LB04 XRU 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 XRU find?
LB04 XRU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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