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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LL04 ZNVMOT history

LL04 ZNV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2020 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 180,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

LL04 ZNV 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 12 Aug 2020
Mileage
180,873 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 ZNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2020
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL04 ZNV was last recorded at 180,873 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 7,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,165 miles · 13 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
7,708 miles
Average per year
7,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 180,873 miles
  • 2019 – 173,165 miles
  • 2017 – 162,792 miles
  • 2015 – 152,338 miles
  • 2014 – 141,545 miles
  • 2013 – 130,214 miles
  • 2012 – 121,427 miles
  • 2011 – 109,427 miles
  • 2010 – 95,600 miles
  • 2009 – 82,696 miles
  • 2008 – 74,640 miles
  • 2007 – 60,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail180,873 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail180,873 miles (+7,708)3 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,873 miles
    Test number
    502155957980
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass173,165 miles (+88)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    173,165 miles
    Test number
    323028728962
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear battery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth wheel arches corroded

  3. Fail173,077 miles (+10,285)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,077 miles
    Test number
    402550578451
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear battery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth wheel arches corroded

  4. Pass162,792 miles (+71)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    162,792 miles
    Test number
    378999286874
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

  5. Fail162,721 miles (+10,383)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,721 miles
    Test number
    779665246534
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass152,338 miles (+10,793)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    152,338 miles
    Test number
    845133685171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,545 miles (+11,331)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    141,545 miles
    Test number
    637959594195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,214 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    130,214 miles
    Test number
    728345903201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,903 miles (+8,476)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,903 miles
    Test number
    268941393120
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSeat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail121,427 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,427 miles
    Test number
    349755612244
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass121,427 miles (+12,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    121,427 miles
    Test number
    819745312204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass109,427 miles (+13,827)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    109,427 miles
    Test number
    717553301266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,600 miles (+12,904)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    95,600 miles
    Test number
    931317400280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,696 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,696 miles
    Test number
    634845409241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,693 miles (+8,053)2 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,693 miles
    Test number
    264664109239
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate de-laminated

  16. Pass74,640 miles (+14,253)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,640 miles
    Test number
    104418908292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    60,387 miles
    Test number
    222697187129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 ZNV

Does LL04 ZNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 ZNV expired on 12 Aug 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 ZNV?
The MOT on LL04 ZNV expired on 12 Aug 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 ZNV done?
LL04 ZNV was recorded at 180,873 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 7,932 miles a year.
Has LL04 ZNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 ZNV has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL04 ZNV 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 ZNV find?
LL04 ZNV failed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 7 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 8 more.

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