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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LL04 VRVMOT history

LL04 VRV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2024.

LL04 VRV silver 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 27 Apr 2025
Mileage
177,539 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 VRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 VRV was last recorded at 177,539 miles on 27 Apr 2024, 10,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,575 miles · 28 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
10,964 miles
Average per year
9,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,539 miles
  • 2023 – 166,575 miles
  • 2022 – 160,956 miles
  • 2021 – 150,546 miles
  • 2020 – 141,249 miles
  • 2019 – 131,300 miles
  • 2018 – 122,730 miles
  • 2017 – 110,653 miles
  • 2016 – 100,608 miles
  • 2015 – 94,538 miles
  • 2014 – 91,277 miles
  • 2013 – 75,042 miles
  • 2011 – 57,598 miles
  • 2010 – 46,744 miles
  • 2009 – 40,147 miles
  • 2008 – 32,733 miles
  • 2007 – 23,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,539 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass177,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    177,539 miles
    Test number
    612798210620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,539 miles (+10,964)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,539 miles
    Test number
    397318672886
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,575 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    166,575 miles
    Test number
    265217747362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail166,491 miles (+5,535)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,491 miles
    Test number
    324438235189
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    160,956 miles
    Test number
    181004811851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,955 miles (+10,409)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,955 miles
    Test number
    799542825571
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,546 miles (+336)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    150,546 miles
    Test number
    248679965802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail150,210 miles (+8,961)2 major1 repaired3 minor21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,210 miles
    Test number
    945652102950
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass141,249 miles2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    141,249 miles
    Test number
    628157993442
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  10. Fail141,249 miles (+9,949)4 major2 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,249 miles
    Test number
    811579040276
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  11. Pass131,300 miles (+8,570)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,300 miles
    Test number
    724627750549
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and feathered (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass122,730 miles (+12,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,730 miles
    Test number
    609960495611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass110,653 miles (+10,045)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,653 miles
    Test number
    488384349335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,608 miles (+6,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,608 miles
    Test number
    428877358680
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  15. Pass94,538 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,538 miles
    Test number
    858889885029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust centre section held up by wire and hanger broken
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  16. Fail94,538 miles (+3,261)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,538 miles
    Test number
    897516785031
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust centre section held up by wire and hanger broken
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  17. Pass91,277 miles (+16,235)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,277 miles
    Test number
    879244884013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,042 miles (+17,444)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,042 miles
    Test number
    259983553014
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass57,598 miles (+10,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,598 miles
    Test number
    989968501360
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,744 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,744 miles
    Test number
    152230480290
    • NoteEngine oil level below minimum

  21. Fail46,744 miles (+6,597)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,744 miles
    Test number
    381820180423
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteEngine oil level below minimum

  22. Pass40,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,147 miles
    Test number
    590729389291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,147 miles (+7,414)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,147 miles
    Test number
    442788189223
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass32,733 miles (+8,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,733 miles
    Test number
    294622208311
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass23,948 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,948 miles
    Test number
    494222467211
    • NoteFull engine top cover fitted.

Questions about LL04 VRV

Does LL04 VRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 VRV expired on 27 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 VRV?
The MOT on LL04 VRV expired on 27 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 VRV done?
LL04 VRV was recorded at 177,539 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2024, an average of 9,250 miles a year.
Has LL04 VRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 VRV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 VRV 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 VRV find?
LL04 VRV passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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