
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc
LD04 LBXMOT history
LD04 LBX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,243 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 158,243 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,260 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD04 LBX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD04 LBX was last recorded at 158,243 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 11,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 146,657 miles · 25 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,586 miles
- Average per year
- 7,260 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 158,243 miles
- 2024 – 146,657 miles
- 2023 – 142,951 miles
- 2022 – 137,643 miles
- 2021 – 130,784 miles
- 2020 – 125,449 miles
- 2019 – 118,862 miles
- 2018 – 112,769 miles
- 2017 – 100,335 miles
- 2016 – 87,017 miles
- 2015 – 79,125 miles
- 2014 – 72,860 miles
- 2013 – 64,684 miles
- 2012 – 57,889 miles
- 2011 – 45,440 miles
- 2010 – 38,309 miles
- 2009 – 34,261 miles
- 2007 – 25,182 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,243 miles (+11,586)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 158,243 miles
- Test number
- 186411448962
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,657 miles (+75)2 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 146,657 miles
- Test number
- 513274353184
- MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Both bonnet catch retaining springs on bonnet have some bolts missing but still secure (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi pipe fixing to strut missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Water inside lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Play in both rear springs when fully jacked up (5.3.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Handbrake performance only just met and mat require adjustment
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet safety catch missing
Fail146,582 miles (+3,631)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,582 miles
- Test number
- 807898061227
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear upper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,951 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 142,951 miles
- Test number
- 106700403764
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Fail142,938 miles (+5,295)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,938 miles
- Test number
- 715093740895
- DangerousFront Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits non standard exhaust fitted (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,643 miles (+6,859)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 137,643 miles
- Test number
- 794302550515
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass130,784 miles1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 130,784 miles
- Test number
- 941835388090
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover detatched (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (c))
Fail130,784 miles (+5,335)1 dangerous9 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,784 miles
- Test number
- 412850384104
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover detatched (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (c))
Pass125,449 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 125,449 miles
- Test number
- 824720492918
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTop of offside rear shock absorber piston corroding
Fail125,447 miles (+6,585)1 major2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,447 miles
- Test number
- 670341244137
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTop of offside rear shock absorber piston corroding
Pass118,862 miles (+6,093)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 118,862 miles
- Test number
- 256049987253
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty
- AdvisoryCatalytic converter rattling
Pass112,769 miles (+12,434)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 112,769 miles
- Test number
- 575279597150
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail100,335 miles1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,335 miles
- Test number
- 207768329611
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worne on inner edge
Pass100,335 miles (+13,318)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 100,335 miles
- Test number
- 382774020218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,017 miles (+7,892)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 87,017 miles
- Test number
- 823536823635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,125 miles (+6,265)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 79,125 miles
- Test number
- 359941675096
- AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass72,860 miles (+17)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 72,860 miles
- Test number
- 567914364029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges, recommend tracking check.
- NoteNearside parking brake slow in operation
Fail72,843 miles (+8,159)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,843 miles
- Test number
- 425842964033
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges, recommend tracking check.
- NoteNearside parking brake slow in operation
Pass64,684 miles (+6,795)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 64,684 miles
- Test number
- 959228123072
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,889 miles (+12,449)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 57,889 miles
- Test number
- 919629712035
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,440 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 45,440 miles
- Test number
- 835718611093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail45,439 miles (+7,130)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,439 miles
- Test number
- 159384311416
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass38,309 miles (+4,048)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 38,309 miles
- Test number
- 121782820496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 34,261 miles
- Test number
- 590752819093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,261 miles (+9,079)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,261 miles
- Test number
- 853512519030
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,182 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 25,182 miles
- Test number
- 254266107212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn close to limit on edges
- NoteOffside front tyre worn close to limit on edges
Questions about LD04 LBX
- Does LD04 LBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD04 LBX is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD04 LBX?
- The MOT on LD04 LBX is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD04 LBX done?
- LD04 LBX was recorded at 158,243 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,260 miles a year.
- Has LD04 LBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD04 LBX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LD04 LBX 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 LD04 LBX find?
- LD04 LBX passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.
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