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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LL04 GNXMOT history

LL04 GNX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LL04 GNX blue 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 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
149,053 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 GNX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 GNX was last recorded at 149,053 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 5,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,237 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,816 miles
Average per year
5,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,053 miles
  • 2025 – 143,237 miles
  • 2024 – 137,677 miles
  • 2023 – 131,620 miles
  • 2022 – 125,394 miles
  • 2021 – 121,027 miles
  • 2019 – 117,895 miles
  • 2018 – 114,247 miles
  • 2017 – 113,414 miles
  • 2016 – 111,253 miles
  • 2015 – 109,808 miles
  • 2014 – 106,019 miles
  • 2013 – 101,139 miles
  • 2012 – 94,316 miles
  • 2011 – 87,140 miles
  • 2010 – 81,169 miles
  • 2009 – 69,825 miles
  • 2008 – 59,797 miles
  • 2007 – 53,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,053 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,053 miles (+5,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    149,053 miles
    Test number
    545662480615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,237 miles
    Test number
    123419397762
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  3. Fail143,237 miles (+5,560)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,237 miles
    Test number
    835143534622
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  4. Pass137,677 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,677 miles
    Test number
    275013336239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  5. Fail137,662 miles (+6,042)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,662 miles
    Test number
    563344707168
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  6. Pass131,620 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,620 miles
    Test number
    484505138884
    • AdvisoryNearside hand brake just reached requirement
    • AdvisoryAux belt cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail131,619 miles (+6,225)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,619 miles
    Test number
    735512036604
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside hand brake just reached requirement
    • AdvisoryAux belt cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass125,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,394 miles
    Test number
    719487774985
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  9. Fail125,394 miles (+4,367)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,394 miles
    Test number
    617393079984
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  10. Pass121,027 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,027 miles
    Test number
    208452507171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,895 miles
    Test number
    928045932633
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  12. Fail117,893 miles (+3,646)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,893 miles
    Test number
    791891160741
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  13. Pass114,247 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,247 miles
    Test number
    899617513326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail114,239 miles (+825)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,239 miles
    Test number
    551777852830
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass113,414 miles (+2,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,414 miles
    Test number
    547705108874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass111,253 miles (+1,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,253 miles
    Test number
    359654147242
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  17. Pass109,808 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,808 miles
    Test number
    487145022555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,793 miles (+3,774)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,793 miles
    Test number
    391877156665
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass106,019 miles (+4,880)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,019 miles
    Test number
    269819394108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,139 miles (+6,823)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,139 miles
    Test number
    307444303491
    • NoteHandbrake efficiency just in legal 16%

  21. Pass94,316 miles (+7,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,316 miles
    Test number
    478256692100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass87,140 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,140 miles
    Test number
    677764301236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,169 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,169 miles
    Test number
    731362900171
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail81,166 miles (+11,341)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,166 miles
    Test number
    233650600490
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass69,825 miles (+10,028)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,825 miles
    Test number
    874539499024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brakepads low

  26. Pass59,797 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,797 miles
    Test number
    203121258037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,037 miles
    Test number
    410173357076
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LL04 GNX

Does LL04 GNX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 GNX is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 GNX?
The MOT on LL04 GNX is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 GNX done?
LL04 GNX was recorded at 149,053 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,071 miles a year.
Has LL04 GNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 GNX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 GNX 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 GNX find?
LL04 GNX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16; oil leak, but not excessive.

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