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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LE04 WDUMOT history

LE04 WDU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 210,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2022.

LE04 WDU 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 25 Aug 2023
Mileage
210,015 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 WDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 WDU was last recorded at 210,015 miles on 26 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2012: 38,021 miles, lower than 129,562 miles on 18 Oct 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
210,015 miles · 20 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 210,015 miles
  • 2021 – 200,561 miles
  • 2020 – 191,981 miles
  • 2019 – 183,185 miles
  • 2018 – 178,835 miles
  • 2017 – 172,535 miles
  • 2016 – 166,666 miles
  • 2015 – 161,530 miles
  • 2014 – 154,811 miles
  • 2013 – 145,749 miles
  • 2012 – 38,021 miles
  • 2011 – 129,562 miles
  • 2010 – 124,817 miles
  • 2009 – 115,226 miles
  • 2008 – 107,049 miles
  • 2007 – 77,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,015 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass210,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    210,015 miles
    Test number
    765581689085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail210,015 miles (+9,454)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,015 miles
    Test number
    894511111810
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass200,561 miles (+8,580)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    200,561 miles
    Test number
    369077571036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass191,981 miles (+8,796)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    191,981 miles
    Test number
    435821680500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass183,185 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    183,185 miles
    Test number
    324588695284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass178,835 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    178,835 miles
    Test number
    553217216732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass172,535 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    172,535 miles
    Test number
    516221114964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass166,666 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    166,666 miles
    Test number
    738012755583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,530 miles (+6,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    161,530 miles
    Test number
    326938215241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass154,811 miles (+9,062)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    154,811 miles
    Test number
    907435024222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,749 miles (+7)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    145,749 miles
    Test number
    746674703242
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres slight cuts in sidewall

  12. Fail145,742 miles (+107,721)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,742 miles
    Test number
    449600693197
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres slight cuts in sidewall

  13. Pass38,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,021 miles
    Test number
    297756202363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,021 miles (-91,541)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,021 miles
    Test number
    485480902444
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front and o/s rear tyres craking on sidewall
    • NoteRear brake discs are in poor condition

  15. Pass129,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    129,562 miles
    Test number
    147291291259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail129,562 miles (+4,745)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,562 miles
    Test number
    126070491255
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass124,817 miles (+9,591)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    124,817 miles
    Test number
    860591990285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    115,226 miles
    Test number
    903516969288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail115,226 miles (+8,177)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,226 miles
    Test number
    513316269219
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass107,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    107,049 miles
    Test number
    202117348253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail107,049 miles (+29,932)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,049 miles
    Test number
    330317248296
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass77,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    77,117 miles
    Test number
    903378097123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 WDU

Does LE04 WDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 WDU expired on 25 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 WDU?
The MOT on LE04 WDU expired on 25 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 WDU done?
LE04 WDU was recorded at 210,015 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2022, an average of 8,795 miles a year.
Has LE04 WDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 WDU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LE04 WDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE04 WDU find?
LE04 WDU passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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