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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LF04 CFVMOT history

LF04 CFV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 178,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LF04 CFV 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 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,178 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF04 CFV
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
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF04 CFV was last recorded at 178,178 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,042 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
136 miles
Average per year
7,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,178 miles
  • 2024 – 169,799 miles
  • 2023 – 161,616 miles
  • 2022 – 155,126 miles
  • 2021 – 148,447 miles
  • 2020 – 143,269 miles
  • 2019 – 138,595 miles
  • 2018 – 133,825 miles
  • 2017 – 127,986 miles
  • 2016 – 124,428 miles
  • 2015 – 117,572 miles
  • 2014 – 109,097 miles
  • 2013 – 102,746 miles
  • 2012 – 97,573 miles
  • 2011 – 92,217 miles
  • 2010 – 86,647 miles
  • 2009 – 76,105 miles
  • 2008 – 56,113 miles
  • 2007 – 39,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,178 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,178 miles (+136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,178 miles
    Test number
    367581340841
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail178,042 miles (+8,243)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,042 miles
    Test number
    326638686477
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass169,799 miles (+8,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    169,799 miles
    Test number
    461860325748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass161,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    161,616 miles
    Test number
    323853238258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,616 miles (+6,490)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,616 miles
    Test number
    333042535770
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass155,126 miles (+6,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,126 miles
    Test number
    951028875313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted limiting inspection

  7. Pass148,447 miles (+5,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,447 miles
    Test number
    629745827844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDoor sills have covers fitted limiting inspection

  8. Pass143,269 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,269 miles
    Test number
    391961190601
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail143,268 miles (+4,673)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,268 miles
    Test number
    465381120363
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass138,595 miles (+4,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,595 miles
    Test number
    943084707132
    • AdvisoryFront front tyres low on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear clip missing from nsr caliper

  11. Pass133,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,825 miles
    Test number
    718759382978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,825 miles (+5,839)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,825 miles
    Test number
    890894940287
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass127,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    127,986 miles
    Test number
    982871812329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,986 miles (+3,558)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,986 miles
    Test number
    253767387581
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass124,428 miles (+6,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,428 miles
    Test number
    512871441993
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass117,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,572 miles
    Test number
    291002792239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,572 miles (+8,475)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,572 miles
    Test number
    158241591596
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass109,097 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,097 miles
    Test number
    425380794208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Fail109,097 miles (+6,351)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,097 miles
    Test number
    605930494286
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass102,746 miles (+5,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,746 miles
    Test number
    439574503486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Fail97,573 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,573 miles
    Test number
    348271712328
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (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)

  22. Pass97,573 miles (+5,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,573 miles
    Test number
    959121912397
    • 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)

  23. Pass92,217 miles (+5,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,217 miles
    Test number
    367234901379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass86,647 miles (+10,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,647 miles
    Test number
    600506610354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass76,105 miles (+19,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    76,105 miles
    Test number
    222251329367
    • 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)

  26. Pass56,113 miles (+16,478)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,113 miles
    Test number
    121624098072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre-NOT repairable.

  27. Pass39,635 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,635 miles
    Test number
    243849377021
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCondensation in N/S/R lamp
    • NoteRear tyres near to legal limit

  28. Fail39,635 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,635 miles
    Test number
    911619777066
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCondensation in N/S/R lamp
    • NoteRear tyres near to legal limit

Questions about LF04 CFV

Does LF04 CFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF04 CFV is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF04 CFV?
The MOT on LF04 CFV is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF04 CFV done?
LF04 CFV was recorded at 178,178 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 7,428 miles a year.
Has LF04 CFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF04 CFV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LF04 CFV 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 LF04 CFV find?
LF04 CFV passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased.

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