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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LL04 XSVMOT history

LL04 XSV is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 16 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

LL04 XSV blue 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 8 Nov 2025
Mileage
136,306 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 XSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 XSV was last recorded at 136,306 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,305 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,306 miles
  • 2023 – 129,698 miles
  • 2022 – 122,677 miles
  • 2021 – 117,250 miles
  • 2020 – 114,440 miles
  • 2019 – 107,376 miles
  • 2018 – 99,967 miles
  • 2017 – 93,036 miles
  • 2016 – 86,433 miles
  • 2015 – 79,299 miles
  • 2014 – 72,270 miles
  • 2013 – 65,881 miles
  • 2012 – 59,268 miles
  • 2011 – 51,677 miles
  • 2010 – 44,015 miles
  • 2008 – 28,693 miles
  • 2007 – 19,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,306 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,306 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,306 miles
    Test number
    777736611441
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail136,305 miles (+6,607)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,305 miles
    Test number
    522657418945
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,698 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,698 miles
    Test number
    299552023306
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail129,698 miles (+7,021)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,698 miles
    Test number
    148922221511
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass122,677 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,677 miles
    Test number
    977038514871
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Fail122,677 miles (+5,427)1 dangerous3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,677 miles
    Test number
    796597857401
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

  7. Pass117,250 miles (+2,810)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,250 miles
    Test number
    613412617162
    • 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,440 miles (+7,064)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,440 miles
    Test number
    783894649437
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass107,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,376 miles
    Test number
    329974451196
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail107,376 miles (+7,409)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,376 miles
    Test number
    333496525114
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass99,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,967 miles
    Test number
    870724322931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,967 miles (+6,931)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,967 miles
    Test number
    849460367692
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass93,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,036 miles
    Test number
    853565267911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail93,036 miles (+6,603)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,036 miles
    Test number
    690437462128
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass86,433 miles (+7,134)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,433 miles
    Test number
    343537018895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,299 miles
    Test number
    159824955181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,299 miles (+7,029)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,299 miles
    Test number
    765393855135
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside 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)

  18. Pass72,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,270 miles
    Test number
    827137244125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,270 miles (+6,389)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,270 miles
    Test number
    695427444119
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass65,881 miles (+6,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,881 miles
    Test number
    417681053197
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass59,268 miles (+7,591)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,268 miles
    Test number
    197250452186
    • NoteMain beam light on dash not working

  22. Pass51,677 miles (+7,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,677 miles
    Test number
    516071751182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,015 miles
    Test number
    914267960110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,015 miles (+15,322)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,015 miles
    Test number
    613596560193
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass28,693 miles (+9,592)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,693 miles
    Test number
    752758798170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,101 miles
    Test number
    133077897191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 XSV

Does LL04 XSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 XSV expired on 8 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 XSV?
The MOT on LL04 XSV expired on 8 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 XSV done?
LL04 XSV was recorded at 136,306 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 6,785 miles a year.
Has LL04 XSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 XSV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 XSV 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 XSV find?
LL04 XSV passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect: front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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