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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LE04 WDJMOT history

LE04 WDJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

LE04 WDJ black 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 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
120,144 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 WDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 WDJ was last recorded at 120,144 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,144 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,144 miles
  • 2024 – 113,214 miles
  • 2023 – 101,691 miles
  • 2022 – 96,640 miles
  • 2020 – 86,503 miles
  • 2019 – 80,224 miles
  • 2018 – 75,728 miles
  • 2017 – 71,907 miles
  • 2016 – 67,513 miles
  • 2015 – 62,713 miles
  • 2014 – 56,587 miles
  • 2013 – 52,009 miles
  • 2012 – 47,057 miles
  • 2011 – 40,962 miles
  • 2010 – 31,742 miles
  • 2009 – 24,432 miles
  • 2008 – 21,007 miles
  • 2007 – 15,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,144 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,144 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,144 miles
    Test number
    400559984659
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail120,144 miles (+6,930)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,144 miles
    Test number
    325316717283
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass113,214 miles (+11,523)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,214 miles
    Test number
    303051606248
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,691 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,691 miles
    Test number
    407948744722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,640 miles (+10,137)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,640 miles
    Test number
    676775746539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,503 miles (+6,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,503 miles
    Test number
    632462678527
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,224 miles (+4,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,224 miles
    Test number
    257710525354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass75,728 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,728 miles
    Test number
    743843029907
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail75,648 miles (+3,741)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,648 miles
    Test number
    912514274168
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,907 miles (+4,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,907 miles
    Test number
    615255346696
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass67,513 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,513 miles
    Test number
    436550179693
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail67,392 miles (+4,679)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    782478860314
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass62,713 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,713 miles
    Test number
    769360175147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,692 miles (+6,105)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,692 miles
    Test number
    225549965146
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass56,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    115937874050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,587 miles (+4,578)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    947647874033
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass52,009 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,009 miles
    Test number
    675049473072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,896 miles (+4,839)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,896 miles
    Test number
    647792373004
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,057 miles (+6,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,057 miles
    Test number
    787498082083
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass40,962 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,962 miles
    Test number
    219881171077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,901 miles (+9,159)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,901 miles
    Test number
    159174061497
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass31,742 miles (+7,310)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,742 miles
    Test number
    144241850454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass24,432 miles (+3,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,432 miles
    Test number
    161007479412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass21,007 miles (+5,989)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,007 miles
    Test number
    150348698107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,018 miles
    Test number
    552834017221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail15,018 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,018 miles
    Test number
    740623417217
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LE04 WDJ

Does LE04 WDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 WDJ expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 WDJ?
The MOT on LE04 WDJ expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 WDJ done?
LE04 WDJ was recorded at 120,144 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 5,778 miles a year.
Has LE04 WDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 WDJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LE04 WDJ 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 WDJ find?
LE04 WDJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coolant leak; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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