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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LL04 AZWMOT history

LL04 AZW is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2023.

LL04 AZW grey 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 24 Jul 2024
Mileage
144,500 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 AZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 AZW was last recorded at 144,500 miles on 24 Jul 2023, 5,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2011: 74,589 miles, lower than 74,817 miles on 28 Jul 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
139,421 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5,079 miles
Average per year
6,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,500 miles
  • 2022 – 139,421 miles
  • 2021 – 132,598 miles
  • 2020 – 128,113 miles
  • 2019 – 122,379 miles
  • 2018 – 115,198 miles
  • 2017 – 107,681 miles
  • 2016 – 105,375 miles
  • 2015 – 98,818 miles
  • 2014 – 93,747 miles
  • 2013 – 88,601 miles
  • 2012 – 82,816 miles
  • 2011 – 74,589 miles
  • 2010 – 66,331 miles
  • 2009 – 59,651 miles
  • 2008 – 52,735 miles
  • 2007 – 45,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,500 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,500 miles (+5,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    144,500 miles
    Test number
    850193691675
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass139,421 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,421 miles
    Test number
    529988016558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail139,420 miles (+6,822)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,420 miles
    Test number
    138738862754
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,598 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,598 miles
    Test number
    326883226145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,113 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,113 miles
    Test number
    372226674629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,113 miles (+5,734)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,113 miles
    Test number
    877151682407
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,379 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    122,379 miles
    Test number
    433564799802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,362 miles (+96)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,362 miles
    Test number
    989418922851
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  9. Fail122,266 miles (+7,068)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,266 miles
    Test number
    854768004600
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

  10. Pass115,198 miles (+7,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,198 miles
    Test number
    498099255117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass107,681 miles (+2,306)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,681 miles
    Test number
    225701446856
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch panel missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

  12. Pass105,375 miles (+6,557)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,375 miles
    Test number
    566136120257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass98,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,818 miles
    Test number
    377868205288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,817 miles (+5,070)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,817 miles
    Test number
    189858605284
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass93,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,747 miles
    Test number
    648717324206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,745 miles (+5,144)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,745 miles
    Test number
    385987524423
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass88,601 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,601 miles
    Test number
    455444203274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Fail88,579 miles (+5,763)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    845530503241
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass82,816 miles (+8,227)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,816 miles
    Test number
    349693912455
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass74,589 miles (-228)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,589 miles
    Test number
    399863011286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,817 miles (+8,486)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,817 miles
    Test number
    527629501263
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass66,331 miles (+6,680)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,331 miles
    Test number
    674852110288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,651 miles (+6,916)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,651 miles
    Test number
    551603319203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,735 miles (+6,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,735 miles
    Test number
    233324008238
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass45,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,789 miles
    Test number
    472693197101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 AZW

Does LL04 AZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 AZW expired on 24 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 AZW?
The MOT on LL04 AZW expired on 24 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 AZW done?
LL04 AZW was recorded at 144,500 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2023, an average of 6,157 miles a year.
Has LL04 AZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 AZW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LL04 AZW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 AZW find?
LL04 AZW passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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