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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LL04 KBYMOT history

LL04 KBY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

LL04 KBY grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
116,955 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 KBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 KBY was last recorded at 116,955 miles on 22 May 2026, 324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
116,631 miles · 10 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
324 miles
Average per year
5,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,955 miles
  • 2024 – 116,631 miles
  • 2023 – 116,287 miles
  • 2022 – 115,105 miles
  • 2021 – 110,395 miles
  • 2019 – 98,372 miles
  • 2018 – 90,878 miles
  • 2017 – 82,289 miles
  • 2016 – 72,791 miles
  • 2015 – 63,144 miles
  • 2014 – 52,479 miles
  • 2013 – 41,502 miles
  • 2012 – 38,164 miles
  • 2011 – 35,442 miles
  • 2010 – 32,686 miles
  • 2009 – 28,192 miles
  • 2008 – 25,183 miles
  • 2007 – 21,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,955 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,955 miles (+324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,955 miles
    Test number
    341615062655
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,631 miles (+344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,631 miles
    Test number
    462215924379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,287 miles (+1,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,287 miles
    Test number
    602745475121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,105 miles
    Test number
    293793354308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,105 miles (+4,710)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,105 miles
    Test number
    809462379309
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,395 miles (+12,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,395 miles
    Test number
    821238331164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass98,372 miles (+7,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,372 miles
    Test number
    522681159445
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  8. Pass90,878 miles (+8,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,878 miles
    Test number
    912333187113
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visable brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass82,289 miles (+9,498)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,289 miles
    Test number
    120460749100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,791 miles (+9,647)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,791 miles
    Test number
    230354657629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,144 miles (+10,665)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,144 miles
    Test number
    729096059746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,479 miles (+10,977)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,479 miles
    Test number
    578532244233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,502 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,502 miles
    Test number
    775758103269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,164 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,164 miles
    Test number
    227678892472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,442 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,442 miles
    Test number
    997283201281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,686 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,686 miles
    Test number
    681533190192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,192 miles (+3,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,192 miles
    Test number
    910257789156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass25,183 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,183 miles
    Test number
    470546688161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,711 miles
    Test number
    251444077484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 KBY

Does LL04 KBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 KBY is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 KBY?
The MOT on LL04 KBY is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 KBY done?
LL04 KBY was recorded at 116,955 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 5,036 miles a year.
Has LL04 KBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 KBY has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LL04 KBY 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 KBY find?
LL04 KBY passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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