BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
LL04 EFUMOT history
LL04 EFU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,863 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 143,863 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,849 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL04 EFU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 25 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL04 EFU was last recorded at 143,863 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,480 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,383 miles
- Average per year
- 5,849 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,863 miles
- 2025 – 142,480 miles
- 2024 – 140,776 miles
- 2023 – 135,103 miles
- 2022 – 131,128 miles
- 2021 – 121,625 miles
- 2020 – 115,744 miles
- 2019 – 111,287 miles
- 2018 – 108,649 miles
- 2017 – 105,804 miles
- 2016 – 102,124 miles
- 2015 – 98,348 miles
- 2014 – 94,586 miles
- 2013 – 88,114 miles
- 2011 – 79,539 miles
- 2010 – 69,003 miles
- 2009 – 62,302 miles
- 2008 – 51,431 miles
- 2007 – 33,069 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,863 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,863 miles (+1,383)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 143,863 miles
- Test number
- 411359626403
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,480 miles (+1,704)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 142,480 miles
- Test number
- 417570306607
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,776 miles (+5,673)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 140,776 miles
- Test number
- 322144459341
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass135,103 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 135,103 miles
- Test number
- 693935179725
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail135,103 miles (+3,975)2 major1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,103 miles
- Test number
- 273906871944
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too far to the left both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass131,128 miles (+9,503)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 131,128 miles
- Test number
- 499416034024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,625 miles (+32)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 121,625 miles
- Test number
- 816709619108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail121,593 miles (+5,849)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,593 miles
- Test number
- 521871748236
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding w/bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass115,744 miles (+4,457)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 115,744 miles
- Test number
- 525699660228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/r s/absorber dust cover insecure
Pass111,287 miles (+51)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 111,287 miles
- Test number
- 310537762260
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,236 miles (+2,587)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,236 miles
- Test number
- 487392814352
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,649 miles (+2,845)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 108,649 miles
- Test number
- 986707359228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,804 miles (+3,680)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 105,804 miles
- Test number
- 118942193954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,124 miles (+3,776)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 102,124 miles
- Test number
- 375890856548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,348 miles (+3,762)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 98,348 miles
- Test number
- 108001535021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,586 miles (+6,472)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 94,586 miles
- Test number
- 159578644029
- AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,114 miles (+8,575)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 88,114 miles
- Test number
- 607003943026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,539 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 79,539 miles
- Test number
- 258653121166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,539 miles (+10,536)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,539 miles
- Test number
- 787571011137
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass69,003 miles (+6,701)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 69,003 miles
- Test number
- 273817910479
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass62,302 miles (+10,871)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2010
- Odometer
- 62,302 miles
- Test number
- 351837019137
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass51,431 miles (+18,362)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2009
- Odometer
- 51,431 miles
- Test number
- 104655218176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,069 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2008
- Odometer
- 33,069 miles
- Test number
- 322038137164
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteDamage offside front wheel rim.
- NoteOffside lower windscreen damaged, outside swept zone.
Questions about LL04 EFU
- Does LL04 EFU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 EFU is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL04 EFU?
- The MOT on LL04 EFU is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL04 EFU done?
- LL04 EFU was recorded at 143,863 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,849 miles a year.
- Has LL04 EFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL04 EFU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL04 EFU 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 EFU find?
- LL04 EFU passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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