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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LE04 RAUMOT history

LE04 RAU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 148,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LE04 RAU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
148,949 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 RAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 RAU was last recorded at 148,949 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,925 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
7,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,949 miles
  • 2025 – 146,445 miles
  • 2024 – 143,500 miles
  • 2023 – 139,280 miles
  • 2022 – 134,300 miles
  • 2021 – 129,905 miles
  • 2020 – 127,438 miles
  • 2019 – 123,101 miles
  • 2018 – 119,530 miles
  • 2017 – 104,460 miles
  • 2016 – 88,187 miles
  • 2015 – 74,991 miles
  • 2014 – 61,445 miles
  • 2013 – 48,218 miles
  • 2012 – 44,990 miles
  • 2011 – 38,689 miles
  • 2010 – 33,260 miles
  • 2009 – 29,680 miles
  • 2008 – 23,229 miles
  • 2007 – 19,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,949 miles
  • AdvisoryArch rustedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Hazard warning switch insecure

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,949 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,949 miles
    Test number
    961116859646
    • AdvisoryArch rusted
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail148,925 miles (+2,480)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,925 miles
    Test number
    244454730889
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryArch rusted
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass146,445 miles (+130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    146,445 miles
    Test number
    335173023009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail146,315 miles (+2,815)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,315 miles
    Test number
    827036204666
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass143,500 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    143,500 miles
    Test number
    156224260846
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe missing

  6. Fail143,497 miles (+4,217)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,497 miles
    Test number
    142210068189
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe missing

  7. Pass139,280 miles (+50)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,280 miles
    Test number
    197332817333
    • MinorHazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated.

  8. Fail139,230 miles (+4,930)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,230 miles
    Test number
    116780814462
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated.

  9. Pass134,300 miles (+4,395)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,300 miles
    Test number
    494209452302
    • MinorHazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,905 miles (+2,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,905 miles
    Test number
    754139993929
    • AdvisoryAdvise handbrake low effort o/s

  11. Pass127,438 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    127,438 miles
    Test number
    709182366178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,427 miles (+4,326)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,427 miles
    Test number
    776558900548
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s handbrake low

  13. Pass123,101 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,101 miles
    Test number
    458598909191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,530 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,530 miles
    Test number
    414833256222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,520 miles (+15,060)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,520 miles
    Test number
    344264189612
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass104,460 miles (+16,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,460 miles
    Test number
    840520959903
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass88,187 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,187 miles
    Test number
    905575591446
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail88,185 miles (+13,194)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,185 miles
    Test number
    521676957398
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,991 miles
    Test number
    868040495059
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail74,991 miles (+13,546)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,991 miles
    Test number
    986040895061
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass61,445 miles (+13,227)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    228382434158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,218 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,218 miles
    Test number
    455307433158
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  23. Fail48,218 miles (+3,228)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,218 miles
    Test number
    226326833492
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  24. Fail44,990 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    876447382272
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass44,990 miles (+6,301)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    929287482298
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass38,689 miles (+5,429)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,689 miles
    Test number
    378255961242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,260 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,260 miles
    Test number
    883414980238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,680 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,680 miles
    Test number
    480069289239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,229 miles
    Test number
    224724688298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail23,229 miles (+3,954)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,229 miles
    Test number
    263624488214
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Fail19,275 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,275 miles
    Test number
    134880997272
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll four tyre outer sidewalls damaged to varying degrees
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

  32. Pass19,275 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,275 miles
    Test number
    573710397200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll four tyre outer sidewalls damaged to varying degrees
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted

Questions about LE04 RAU

Does LE04 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 RAU is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 RAU?
The MOT on LE04 RAU is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 RAU done?
LE04 RAU was recorded at 148,949 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 7,004 miles a year.
Has LE04 RAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 RAU has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LE04 RAU 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 RAU find?
LE04 RAU passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: arch rusted; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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