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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LL04 EFDMOT history

LL04 EFD is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 190,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2022.

LL04 EFD 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 12 Feb 2023
Mileage
190,121 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 EFD
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
7 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 EFD was last recorded at 190,121 miles on 12 Feb 2022, 14,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2007: 37,319 miles, lower than 92,269 miles on 3 Jul 2007.

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
175,262 miles · 13 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
14,859 miles
Average per year
6,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 190,121 miles
  • 2021 – 175,262 miles
  • 2020 – 159,491 miles
  • 2019 – 141,191 miles
  • 2018 – 134,285 miles
  • 2017 – 124,836 miles
  • 2016 – 117,654 miles
  • 2015 – 109,000 miles
  • 2014 – 98,047 miles
  • 2013 – 90,620 miles
  • 2012 – 82,812 miles
  • 2011 – 74,074 miles
  • 2010 – 63,676 miles
  • 2008 – 49,221 miles
  • 2007 – 37,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,121 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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,121 miles (+14,859)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    190,121 miles
    Test number
    642789835523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,262 miles (+241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    175,262 miles
    Test number
    311285257105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail175,021 miles (+15,530)3 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,021 miles
    Test number
    417279313650
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass159,491 miles (+18,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    159,491 miles
    Test number
    725779911851
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass141,191 miles (+6,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,191 miles
    Test number
    504449695187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STAYING ON
  6. Pass134,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,285 miles
    Test number
    316114811464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,285 miles (+9,449)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,285 miles
    Test number
    252414590374
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  8. Pass124,836 miles (+7,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,836 miles
    Test number
    332393604443
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  9. Pass117,654 miles (+8,654)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,654 miles
    Test number
    510485423239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm, 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing has slight wear noise
  10. Pass109,000 miles (+160)11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,000 miles
    Test number
    585850445026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
  11. Fail108,840 miles (+10,793)2 dangerous6 failures11 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,840 miles
    Test number
    878715535030
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
  12. Pass98,047 miles (+320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,047 miles
    Test number
    755552254091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Fail97,727 miles (+7,107)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,727 miles
    Test number
    347913944011
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Note** Nearside rear 255/35 18 tyre on legal limit ** bald on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear 255/35 18 tyre wearing low 3-4mm
  14. Pass90,620 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,620 miles
    Test number
    489128223021
    • NoteAir bag light on
  15. Fail90,618 miles (+7,806)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,618 miles
    Test number
    596588823084
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on
  16. Pass82,812 miles (+8,738)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,812 miles
    Test number
    665002932001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass74,074 miles (+10,398)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,074 miles
    Test number
    848388821099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,676 miles (+14,455)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,676 miles
    Test number
    313793930066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,221 miles (+11,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,221 miles
    Test number
    451941808389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass37,319 miles (-54,950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,319 miles
    Test number
    832741337352
    • 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  21. Pass92,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    92,269 miles
    Test number
    501014787171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 EFD

Does LL04 EFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 EFD expired on 12 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 EFD?
The MOT on LL04 EFD expired on 12 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 EFD done?
LL04 EFD was recorded at 190,121 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2022, an average of 6,695 miles a year.
Has LL04 EFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 EFD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LL04 EFD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 EFD find?
LL04 EFD passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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