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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

LL04 DVNMOT history

LL04 DVN is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

LL04 DVN 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 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
141,524 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 DVN
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
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 DVN was last recorded at 141,524 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,487 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
5,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,524 miles
  • 2025 – 139,491 miles
  • 2022 – 139,459 miles
  • 2021 – 136,994 miles
  • 2020 – 125,891 miles
  • 2019 – 121,430 miles
  • 2018 – 116,139 miles
  • 2017 – 109,935 miles
  • 2016 – 102,131 miles
  • 2014 – 98,062 miles
  • 2013 – 96,735 miles
  • 2011 – 89,623 miles
  • 2010 – 69,348 miles
  • 2009 – 57,089 miles
  • 2008 – 50,522 miles
  • 2007 – 38,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,524 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral rust under neath
  • AdvisoryOil leak from diff but not excessive

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,524 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    141,524 miles
    Test number
    141780235924
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust under neath
    • AdvisoryOil leak from diff but not excessive

  2. Fail141,487 miles (+54)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,487 miles
    Test number
    975174241222
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail141,433 miles (+1,942)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,433 miles
    Test number
    564188687993
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp lens slightly faded and scratched

  4. Pass139,491 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,491 miles
    Test number
    560083901228
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust underneath

  5. Pass139,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    139,459 miles
    Test number
    652867936866
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,459 miles (+2,465)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,459 miles
    Test number
    491003376221
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass136,994 miles (+11,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,994 miles
    Test number
    246863611960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass125,891 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    125,891 miles
    Test number
    972868427537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,430 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2020
    Odometer
    121,430 miles
    Test number
    418627870160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,422 miles (+5,283)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,422 miles
    Test number
    390472640748
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass116,139 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,139 miles
    Test number
    887787808144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a minor cut in the sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Fail116,139 miles (+6,204)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,139 miles
    Test number
    958951153046
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a minor cut in the sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass109,935 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,935 miles
    Test number
    246020691701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,956 miles (+6,825)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,956 miles
    Test number
    463276001636
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass102,131 miles (+4,069)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,131 miles
    Test number
    783395512760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have slight cuts in their sidewalls
    • AdvisoryPuncture warning light staying on

  16. Pass98,062 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,062 miles
    Test number
    179432514309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,735 miles (+19)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,735 miles
    Test number
    858145503221
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteTraction light on

  18. Fail96,716 miles (+7,093)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,716 miles
    Test number
    185434403231
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteTraction light on

  19. Pass89,623 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,623 miles
    Test number
    398136981475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail89,619 miles (+20,271)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,619 miles
    Test number
    805871781210
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass69,348 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,348 miles
    Test number
    230943480443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail69,346 miles (+12,257)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,346 miles
    Test number
    352262480101
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass57,089 miles (+6,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,089 miles
    Test number
    184627679196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass50,522 miles (+572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,522 miles
    Test number
    201030558471
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail49,950 miles (+11,823)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,950 miles
    Test number
    301561348162
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass38,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,127 miles
    Test number
    500630857130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,125 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,125 miles
    Test number
    222140057113
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about LL04 DVN

Does LL04 DVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 DVN is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 DVN?
The MOT on LL04 DVN is valid until 1 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 DVN done?
LL04 DVN was recorded at 141,524 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 5,416 miles a year.
Has LL04 DVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 DVN has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL04 DVN 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 DVN find?
LL04 DVN passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side; oil leak, but not excessive; general rust under neath, and 1 more.

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