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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LE04 RCVMOT history

LE04 RCV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 207,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LE04 RCV grey 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 Dec 2026
Mileage
207,284 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 RCV
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
13 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 RCV was last recorded at 207,284 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 3,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,382 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,902 miles
Average per year
7,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,284 miles
  • 2024 – 203,382 miles
  • 2023 – 198,362 miles
  • 2022 – 193,519 miles
  • 2021 – 178,488 miles
  • 2020 – 166,725 miles
  • 2019 – 157,979 miles
  • 2018 – 150,442 miles
  • 2016 – 144,950 miles
  • 2014 – 130,808 miles
  • 2013 – 122,205 miles
  • 2012 – 113,858 miles
  • 2011 – 101,410 miles
  • 2010 – 86,845 miles
  • 2009 – 75,739 miles
  • 2008 – 68,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,284 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,284 miles (+3,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    207,284 miles
    Test number
    340970707900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass203,382 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    203,382 miles
    Test number
    130274913176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail203,382 miles (+5,020)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,382 miles
    Test number
    707415879769
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass198,362 miles (+4,843)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    198,362 miles
    Test number
    605490230397
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass193,519 miles (+15,031)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    193,519 miles
    Test number
    413655054313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass178,488 miles (+11,763)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    178,488 miles
    Test number
    189113952777
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass166,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    166,725 miles
    Test number
    175122578543
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail166,725 miles (+2,063)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,725 miles
    Test number
    884042026729
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass164,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    164,662 miles
    Test number
    390515512128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,662 miles (+6,683)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,662 miles
    Test number
    276380059868
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass157,979 miles (+7,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    157,979 miles
    Test number
    378481480805
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass150,442 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    150,442 miles
    Test number
    106414369097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail150,406 miles (+5,456)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,406 miles
    Test number
    917174042184
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  14. Pass144,950 miles (+5,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    144,950 miles
    Test number
    472070481465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass139,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    139,282 miles
    Test number
    152676495706
    • 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)

  16. Pass139,282 miles (+8,474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    139,282 miles
    Test number
    207212221788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass130,808 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    130,808 miles
    Test number
    956247844300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,205 miles (+8,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    122,205 miles
    Test number
    617797743384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass113,858 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    113,858 miles
    Test number
    867615952328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail113,851 miles (+12,441)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,851 miles
    Test number
    838840952357
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass101,410 miles (+14,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,410 miles
    Test number
    398070231496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass86,845 miles (+11,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,845 miles
    Test number
    470025170011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass75,739 miles (+654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,739 miles
    Test number
    122758359073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail75,085 miles (+6,999)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,085 miles
    Test number
    631862649001
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  25. Pass68,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,086 miles
    Test number
    851570968007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 RCV

Does LE04 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 RCV is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE04 RCV?
The MOT on LE04 RCV is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 RCV done?
LE04 RCV was recorded at 207,284 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 7,839 miles a year.
Has LE04 RCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 RCV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LE04 RCV 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 RCV find?
LE04 RCV passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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