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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LM04 YMRMOT history

LM04 YMR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LM04 YMR grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,662 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YMR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 YMR was last recorded at 131,662 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 7,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,062 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,600 miles
Average per year
5,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,662 miles
  • 2025 – 124,062 miles
  • 2024 – 121,353 miles
  • 2023 – 119,363 miles
  • 2022 – 118,753 miles
  • 2021 – 108,953 miles
  • 2020 – 106,381 miles
  • 2019 – 103,890 miles
  • 2018 – 98,733 miles
  • 2017 – 93,465 miles
  • 2016 – 88,317 miles
  • 2015 – 82,436 miles
  • 2014 – 76,412 miles
  • 2013 – 72,983 miles
  • 2012 – 72,959 miles
  • 2011 – 61,231 miles
  • 2010 – 51,479 miles
  • 2009 – 42,847 miles
  • 2008 – 32,336 miles
  • 2007 – 21,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,662 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,662 miles (+7,600)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,662 miles
    Test number
    229569199011
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,062 miles (+2,709)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,062 miles
    Test number
    158066588115
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,353 miles (+1,990)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,353 miles
    Test number
    885411738654
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,363 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,363 miles
    Test number
    515401294302
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail119,362 miles (+609)7 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,362 miles
    Test number
    547272325049
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,753 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,753 miles
    Test number
    732107571241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,739 miles (+9,786)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,739 miles
    Test number
    863953824587
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,953 miles (+2,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    108,953 miles
    Test number
    822855640558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,381 miles (+2,491)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,381 miles
    Test number
    758500997529
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass103,890 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,890 miles
    Test number
    554231075176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,733 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,733 miles
    Test number
    397924380573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,537 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,537 miles
    Test number
    654484748903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,465 miles (+5,148)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,465 miles
    Test number
    399870771355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing splash guard insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn close to limit
    • AdvisoryOffside front to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering joints
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low

  14. Pass88,317 miles (+5,881)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,317 miles
    Test number
    584892658272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,436 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,436 miles
    Test number
    718095485054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,412 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,412 miles
    Test number
    889144894070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,983 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,983 miles
    Test number
    256610813219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,959 miles
    Test number
    117723502374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,959 miles (+2,346)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,959 miles
    Test number
    567648192231
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass70,613 miles (+9,382)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,613 miles
    Test number
    829890672106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,231 miles (+9,752)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,231 miles
    Test number
    846299651167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,479 miles (+8,632)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,479 miles
    Test number
    250608660410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,847 miles (+10,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,847 miles
    Test number
    263488269459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,336 miles (+11,056)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,336 miles
    Test number
    343563468129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,280 miles
    Test number
    252921677412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 YMR

Does LM04 YMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 YMR is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YMR?
The MOT on LM04 YMR is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 YMR done?
LM04 YMR was recorded at 131,662 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 5,707 miles a year.
Has LM04 YMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YMR has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LM04 YMR 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 LM04 YMR find?
LM04 YMR passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 5 more.

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