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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

LL04 BXNMOT history

LL04 BXN is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 28 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 186,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LL04 BXN black 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 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
186,405 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 BXN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 BXN was last recorded at 186,405 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 5,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,874 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,531 miles
Average per year
7,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,405 miles
  • 2025 – 180,874 miles
  • 2024 – 173,006 miles
  • 2023 – 162,975 miles
  • 2022 – 155,521 miles
  • 2021 – 144,722 miles
  • 2020 – 135,504 miles
  • 2019 – 127,793 miles
  • 2018 – 124,408 miles
  • 2017 – 120,863 miles
  • 2016 – 118,003 miles
  • 2015 – 109,562 miles
  • 2014 – 102,264 miles
  • 2012 – 96,984 miles
  • 2011 – 93,040 miles
  • 2010 – 87,150 miles
  • 2009 – 79,239 miles
  • 2008 – 65,468 miles
  • 2007 – 49,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,405 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass186,405 miles (+5,531)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    186,405 miles
    Test number
    455633076524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,874 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    180,874 miles
    Test number
    296357228905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail180,817 miles (+7,811)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,817 miles
    Test number
    202678824874
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass173,006 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    173,006 miles
    Test number
    266511904901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail172,991 miles (+10,016)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,991 miles
    Test number
    421940925529
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass162,975 miles (+7,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    162,975 miles
    Test number
    255733802557
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance on limit

  7. Pass155,521 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,521 miles
    Test number
    421955063647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail155,500 miles (+10,778)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,500 miles
    Test number
    893776100511
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass144,722 miles (+9,218)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    144,722 miles
    Test number
    275977873322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,504 miles (+7,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,504 miles
    Test number
    438797504221
    • 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. Pass127,793 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,793 miles
    Test number
    429910189003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,408 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,408 miles
    Test number
    645783278442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,863 miles
    Test number
    204753351323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,863 miles (+2,860)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,863 miles
    Test number
    755387628632
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass118,003 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,003 miles
    Test number
    156433073792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,562 miles (+7,298)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,562 miles
    Test number
    937661265007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,264 miles (+5,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,264 miles
    Test number
    747666174019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass96,984 miles (+3,944)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,984 miles
    Test number
    605389632376
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass93,040 miles (+5,890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    93,040 miles
    Test number
    668984441314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  20. Fail87,150 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,150 miles
    Test number
    681639110337
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass87,150 miles (+7,911)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    87,150 miles
    Test number
    940539110325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,239 miles (+13,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,239 miles
    Test number
    612641519397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass65,468 miles (+15,674)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,468 miles
    Test number
    222528318320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,794 miles
    Test number
    114162437296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 BXN

Does LL04 BXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 BXN is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 BXN?
The MOT on LL04 BXN is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 BXN done?
LL04 BXN was recorded at 186,405 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 7,218 miles a year.
Has LL04 BXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 BXN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 BXN 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 LL04 BXN find?
LL04 BXN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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