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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LL04 YHRMOT history

LL04 YHR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 244,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

LL04 YHR 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 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
244,605 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 YHR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 YHR was last recorded at 244,605 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 11,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,289 miles · 23 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
11,316 miles
Average per year
10,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 244,605 miles
  • 2024 – 233,289 miles
  • 2023 – 226,403 miles
  • 2022 – 216,455 miles
  • 2020 – 207,456 miles
  • 2019 – 197,150 miles
  • 2018 – 190,019 miles
  • 2017 – 173,805 miles
  • 2016 – 163,961 miles
  • 2015 – 156,296 miles
  • 2014 – 150,169 miles
  • 2013 – 143,587 miles
  • 2012 – 136,697 miles
  • 2011 – 125,774 miles
  • 2010 – 110,759 miles
  • 2009 – 89,287 miles
  • 2008 – 71,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,605 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle generally corroded

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,605 miles (+11,316)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    244,605 miles
    Test number
    189776380474
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle generally corroded

  2. Pass233,289 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    233,289 miles
    Test number
    759933663898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail233,289 miles (+6,886)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,289 miles
    Test number
    707811525873
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass226,403 miles (+9,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    226,403 miles
    Test number
    273733780064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort requirement only just met , requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corroded

  5. Pass216,455 miles (+8,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    216,455 miles
    Test number
    728913409362
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass207,456 miles (+10,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    207,456 miles
    Test number
    543694578580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Pass197,150 miles (+7,131)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    197,150 miles
    Test number
    138340117888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass190,019 miles (+16,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    190,019 miles
    Test number
    412476507017
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass173,805 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    173,805 miles
    Test number
    979700215901
    • AdvisoryNearside n/s hand brake reading low

  10. Fail173,785 miles (+9,824)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,785 miles
    Test number
    255721859127
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside n/s hand brake reading low

  11. Pass163,961 miles (+7,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    163,961 miles
    Test number
    748126995641
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass156,296 miles (+6,127)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    156,296 miles
    Test number
    378162605279
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass150,169 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    150,169 miles
    Test number
    536811014214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail150,168 miles (+6,581)4 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,168 miles
    Test number
    717251214204
    • 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 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass143,587 miles (+89)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    143,587 miles
    Test number
    939799893138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel arch trim damaged

  16. Fail143,498 miles (+6,801)3 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,498 miles
    Test number
    355612293183
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front inner wheel arch trim damaged

  17. Pass136,697 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    136,697 miles
    Test number
    827888982116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail136,692 miles (+10,918)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,692 miles
    Test number
    569687382125
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass125,774 miles (+15,015)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    125,774 miles
    Test number
    726457031195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAirbag warning on
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged on sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
    • NoteNearside top of windscreen damaged close to swept area
    • NoteOffside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

  20. Pass110,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    110,759 miles
    Test number
    812412740047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,759 miles (+21,472)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,759 miles
    Test number
    954942240092
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass89,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    89,287 miles
    Test number
    202022149015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,287 miles (+18,132)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,287 miles
    Test number
    484442849034
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass71,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,155 miles
    Test number
    234761518056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 YHR

Does LL04 YHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 YHR expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 YHR?
The MOT on LL04 YHR expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 YHR done?
LL04 YHR was recorded at 244,605 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 10,070 miles a year.
Has LL04 YHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 YHR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 YHR 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 YHR find?
LL04 YHR passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front brake hose slightly chafed; offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 9 more.

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