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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LE04 HDHMOT history

LE04 HDH is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 26 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 50,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

LE04 HDH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
50,961 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 HDH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 HDH was last recorded at 50,961 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 2,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,197 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,764 miles
Average per year
2,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,961 miles
  • 2025 – 48,197 miles
  • 2024 – 46,979 miles
  • 2023 – 45,589 miles
  • 2022 – 43,916 miles
  • 2021 – 40,371 miles
  • 2020 – 37,799 miles
  • 2019 – 35,621 miles
  • 2018 – 32,482 miles
  • 2017 – 30,183 miles
  • 2016 – 27,040 miles
  • 2015 – 23,639 miles
  • 2014 – 19,850 miles
  • 2013 – 15,744 miles
  • 2012 – 12,046 miles
  • 2011 – 7,175 miles
  • 2010 – 4,058 miles
  • 2009 – 2,799 miles
  • 2008 – 2,525 miles
  • 2007 – 1,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,961 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,961 miles (+2,764)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    50,961 miles
    Test number
    680871405577
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass48,197 miles (+1,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    48,197 miles
    Test number
    985609932946
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,979 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    46,979 miles
    Test number
    790310288628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    45,589 miles
    Test number
    177882672187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail45,589 miles (+1,673)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,589 miles
    Test number
    581762552898
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass43,916 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,916 miles
    Test number
    632402391271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail43,908 miles (+3,537)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,908 miles
    Test number
    233669989694
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass40,371 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    40,371 miles
    Test number
    809175164069
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail40,346 miles (+2,547)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,346 miles
    Test number
    501547311083
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass37,799 miles (+2,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,799 miles
    Test number
    620418373271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass35,621 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,621 miles
    Test number
    415541131348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,482 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,482 miles
    Test number
    285640851951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,183 miles (+3,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,183 miles
    Test number
    526175210962
    • 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)

  14. Pass27,040 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    27,040 miles
    Test number
    436287488471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,639 miles (+3,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,639 miles
    Test number
    616473505236
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass19,850 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,850 miles
    Test number
    749843694143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,744 miles
    Test number
    647525583135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,742 miles (+3,696)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,742 miles
    Test number
    548885083120
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass12,046 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    12,046 miles
    Test number
    858634312275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,175 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    7,175 miles
    Test number
    436401681122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,058 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    4,058 miles
    Test number
    551072680152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass2,799 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    2,799 miles
    Test number
    243986279475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass2,525 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    2,525 miles
    Test number
    962385278132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass1,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    1,905 miles
    Test number
    193141577194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 HDH

Does LE04 HDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 HDH is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 HDH?
The MOT on LE04 HDH is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 HDH done?
LE04 HDH was recorded at 50,961 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 2,566 miles a year.
Has LE04 HDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 HDH has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LE04 HDH 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 LE04 HDH find?
LE04 HDH passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; central oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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