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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LL04 UWSMOT history

LL04 UWS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 53,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

LL04 UWS black 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 22 Aug 2024
Mileage
53,454 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 UWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 UWS was last recorded at 53,454 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 4,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,896 miles · 8 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,558 miles
Average per year
2,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 53,454 miles
  • 2022 – 48,896 miles
  • 2021 – 46,022 miles
  • 2020 – 45,543 miles
  • 2019 – 40,722 miles
  • 2018 – 36,033 miles
  • 2017 – 32,846 miles
  • 2016 – 31,069 miles
  • 2015 – 29,621 miles
  • 2014 – 27,953 miles
  • 2012 – 25,422 miles
  • 2011 – 22,645 miles
  • 2010 – 20,168 miles
  • 2009 – 17,370 miles
  • 2008 – 14,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,454 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,454 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    53,454 miles
    Test number
    133470647812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,896 miles (+2,874)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,896 miles
    Test number
    695017948441
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass46,022 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,022 miles
    Test number
    200143296803
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail46,022 miles (+479)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,022 miles
    Test number
    611881234367
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,543 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,543 miles
    Test number
    935420206128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail45,543 miles (+4,821)2 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,543 miles
    Test number
    853329979214
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass40,722 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,722 miles
    Test number
    865873698291
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail40,722 miles (+4,689)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,722 miles
    Test number
    274925129290
    • MajorFront Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass36,033 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,033 miles
    Test number
    818812224459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,846 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,846 miles
    Test number
    857739882739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,069 miles (+1,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,069 miles
    Test number
    844153779903
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass29,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,621 miles
    Test number
    827075625121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,621 miles (+1,668)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,621 miles
    Test number
    807313515168
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  14. Pass27,953 miles (+2,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,953 miles
    Test number
    695633414184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass25,422 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,422 miles
    Test number
    299433292443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail25,422 miles (+2,777)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,422 miles
    Test number
    868833192132
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass22,645 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,645 miles
    Test number
    607339421113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,168 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,168 miles
    Test number
    462974740133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,370 miles (+3,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,370 miles
    Test number
    271328319101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass14,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,084 miles
    Test number
    680270258121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 UWS

Does LL04 UWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 UWS expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 UWS?
The MOT on LL04 UWS expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 UWS done?
LL04 UWS was recorded at 53,454 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 2,584 miles a year.
Has LL04 UWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 UWS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LL04 UWS 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 UWS find?
LL04 UWS passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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