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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LL04 VYYMOT history

LL04 VYY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 174,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

LL04 VYY grey 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 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
174,779 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 VYY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 VYY was last recorded at 174,779 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 6,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,410 miles · 3 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
6,369 miles
Average per year
7,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,779 miles
  • 2021 – 168,410 miles
  • 2019 – 157,749 miles
  • 2018 – 150,640 miles
  • 2017 – 141,769 miles
  • 2016 – 126,151 miles
  • 2015 – 116,129 miles
  • 2014 – 112,340 miles
  • 2013 – 106,864 miles
  • 2012 – 102,279 miles
  • 2011 – 98,366 miles
  • 2010 – 89,593 miles
  • 2009 – 82,946 miles
  • 2008 – 73,866 miles
  • 2007 – 62,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,779 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,779 miles (+6,369)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    174,779 miles
    Test number
    435647270691
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass168,410 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    168,410 miles
    Test number
    789533849709
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail168,402 miles (+10,653)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,402 miles
    Test number
    429747060414
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass157,749 miles (+7,109)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,749 miles
    Test number
    431390756327
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass150,640 miles (+8,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    150,640 miles
    Test number
    616419981320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    141,769 miles
    Test number
    512369367862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Fail141,769 miles (+15,618)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,769 miles
    Test number
    157801041812
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass126,151 miles (+10,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    126,151 miles
    Test number
    840708357769
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass116,129 miles (+3,789)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,129 miles
    Test number
    326466135213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,340 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,340 miles
    Test number
    959118824250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,864 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,864 miles
    Test number
    358938103279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,279 miles (+3,913)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    102,279 miles
    Test number
    256336512221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,366 miles
    Test number
    115515431268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,366 miles (+8,773)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,366 miles
    Test number
    239151531262
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass89,593 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,593 miles
    Test number
    861421670249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,587 miles (+6,641)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,587 miles
    Test number
    762643240251
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass82,946 miles (+9,080)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    290120429227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,866 miles (+11,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,866 miles
    Test number
    441342748209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass62,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,541 miles
    Test number
    960622147298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 VYY

Does LL04 VYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 VYY expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 VYY?
The MOT on LL04 VYY expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 VYY done?
LL04 VYY was recorded at 174,779 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 7,767 miles a year.
Has LL04 VYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 VYY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LL04 VYY 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 VYY find?
LL04 VYY passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 8 more.

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