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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LB04 XUTMOT history

LB04 XUT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2026
Mileage
150,235 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XUT was last recorded at 150,235 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,235 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,235 miles
  • 2024 – 143,178 miles
  • 2023 – 133,916 miles
  • 2022 – 125,179 miles
  • 2021 – 118,729 miles
  • 2020 – 115,053 miles
  • 2019 – 109,178 miles
  • 2018 – 97,024 miles
  • 2017 – 85,492 miles
  • 2016 – 73,455 miles
  • 2015 – 64,621 miles
  • 2014 – 43,683 miles
  • 2013 – 38,145 miles
  • 2012 – 35,153 miles
  • 2010 – 32,536 miles
  • 2009 – 27,768 miles
  • 2008 – 23,869 miles
  • 2007 – 18,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,235 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pipe to cooler leaking. Close to limit. (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,235 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    150,235 miles
    Test number
    337388555384
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pipe to cooler leaking. Close to limit. (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail150,235 miles (+7,057)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,235 miles
    Test number
    907780821644
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pipe to cooler leaking. Close to limit. (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass143,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,178 miles
    Test number
    373299856750
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  4. Fail143,178 miles (+9,262)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,178 miles
    Test number
    886717692592
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  5. Pass133,916 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,916 miles
    Test number
    228803005695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,913 miles (+8,734)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,913 miles
    Test number
    449616911658
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,179 miles (+6,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,179 miles
    Test number
    109691260947
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,729 miles (+3,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,729 miles
    Test number
    369548914188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass115,053 miles (+5,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,053 miles
    Test number
    535767854691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,178 miles
    Test number
    715929991453
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail109,173 miles (+12,149)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,173 miles
    Test number
    470767951080
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper slightly insecure.

  12. Pass97,024 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,024 miles
    Test number
    483019814774
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail97,024 miles (+11,532)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,024 miles
    Test number
    810678696025
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass85,492 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,492 miles
    Test number
    182728802891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,491 miles (+12,036)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,491 miles
    Test number
    395999969967
    • FailureCentral Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass73,455 miles (+8,834)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,455 miles
    Test number
    450865025971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass64,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,621 miles
    Test number
    605699715222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,621 miles (+20,938)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,621 miles
    Test number
    285429515229
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,683 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,683 miles
    Test number
    679046964267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,670 miles (+2,013)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,670 miles
    Test number
    556985664248
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass41,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,657 miles
    Test number
    346173914068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,657 miles (+3,512)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,657 miles
    Test number
    816199304032
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  23. Pass38,145 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,145 miles
    Test number
    765458003022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,153 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,153 miles
    Test number
    968490212003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,536 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,536 miles
    Test number
    670612050393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,768 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,768 miles
    Test number
    371123249318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,869 miles (+5,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,869 miles
    Test number
    902076348359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass18,818 miles (+5,974)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,818 miles
    Test number
    430780847458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass12,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,844 miles
    Test number
    363946417098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB04 XUT

Does LB04 XUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 XUT expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XUT?
The MOT on LB04 XUT expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 XUT done?
LB04 XUT was recorded at 150,235 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 7,399 miles a year.
Has LB04 XUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XUT has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 XUT 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 XUT find?
LB04 XUT passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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