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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LD04 LBZMOT history

LD04 LBZ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2022.

LD04 LBZ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2023
Mileage
164,265 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD04 LBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD04 LBZ was last recorded at 164,265 miles on 18 Oct 2022, 1,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,578 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,687 miles
Average per year
8,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 164,265 miles
  • 2021 – 162,578 miles
  • 2020 – 151,246 miles
  • 2019 – 146,012 miles
  • 2018 – 138,799 miles
  • 2017 – 130,505 miles
  • 2016 – 121,749 miles
  • 2015 – 114,173 miles
  • 2014 – 97,230 miles
  • 2012 – 77,238 miles
  • 2011 – 68,046 miles
  • 2010 – 61,038 miles
  • 2009 – 54,664 miles
  • 2008 – 44,657 miles
  • 2007 – 34,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,265 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,265 miles (+1,687)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,265 miles
    Test number
    272250405579
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass162,578 miles (+11,332)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,578 miles
    Test number
    971343709676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,246 miles
    Test number
    126837850158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail151,246 miles (+5,234)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,246 miles
    Test number
    568267089612
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass146,012 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,012 miles
    Test number
    505364123964
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail146,011 miles (+7,212)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,011 miles
    Test number
    687865668211
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass138,799 miles (+8,294)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,799 miles
    Test number
    157088369757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake noisy in operation
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp on ?
  8. Pass130,505 miles (+8,756)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,505 miles
    Test number
    214510549892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,749 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    121,749 miles
    Test number
    335707733734
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hoses getting perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3 mm
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads gettong low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Inner arm bush perished
    • AdvisoryOil level on min
  10. Fail121,742 miles (+7,569)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,742 miles
    Test number
    566773132745
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hoses getting perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3 mm
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads gettong low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Inner arm bush perished
    • AdvisoryOil level on min
  11. Pass114,173 miles (+101)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,173 miles
    Test number
    617397995057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront nearside tyre has a cut in outer sidewall
    • NoteFront offside shock absorber is weak
  12. Fail114,072 miles (+16,842)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,072 miles
    Test number
    568731495055
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront nearside tyre has a cut in outer sidewall
    • NoteFront offside shock absorber is weak
  13. Pass97,230 miles (+19,992)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,230 miles
    Test number
    516228194042
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass77,238 miles (+9,192)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,238 miles
    Test number
    888533412260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,046 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    958539321214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,878 miles (+6,840)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,878 miles
    Test number
    379833321434
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass61,038 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,038 miles
    Test number
    654709730214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,026 miles (+6,362)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,026 miles
    Test number
    824988030246
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
  19. Pass54,664 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,664 miles
    Test number
    882217039282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail54,664 miles (+10,007)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,664 miles
    Test number
    174622639222
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass44,657 miles (+10,060)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,657 miles
    Test number
    684718798169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,597 miles
    Test number
    143179177130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD04 LBZ

Does LD04 LBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD04 LBZ expired on 24 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD04 LBZ?
The MOT on LD04 LBZ expired on 24 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD04 LBZ done?
LD04 LBZ was recorded at 164,265 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2022, an average of 8,471 miles a year.
Has LD04 LBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD04 LBZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LD04 LBZ 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 LBZ find?
LD04 LBZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides; front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides, and 1 more.

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