BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
LM04 YMWMOT history
LM04 YMW is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 163,842 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,563 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM04 YMW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM04 YMW was last recorded at 163,842 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 May 2012: 54,613 miles, lower than 69,438 miles on 15 Jun 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 163,805 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 37 miles
- Average per year
- 7,563 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 163,842 miles
- 2024 – 159,084 miles
- 2023 – 152,054 miles
- 2022 – 145,446 miles
- 2021 – 139,536 miles
- 2020 – 132,176 miles
- 2019 – 124,020 miles
- 2018 – 113,992 miles
- 2017 – 98,737 miles
- 2016 – 88,565 miles
- 2015 – 77,528 miles
- 2014 – 64,825 miles
- 2013 – 59,566 miles
- 2012 – 54,613 miles
- 2011 – 69,438 miles
- 2010 – 43,812 miles
- 2009 – 38,218 miles
- 2008 – 32,581 miles
- 2007 – 27,135 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,842 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers door piler
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,842 miles (+37)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 163,842 miles
- Test number
- 979730644304
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail163,805 miles (+4,721)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,805 miles
- Test number
- 285476436131
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,084 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 159,084 miles
- Test number
- 153377049504
- AdvisoryEngine light on
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill, jack point. Plastic sill trims fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill, jack point. Plastic sill trims fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail159,084 miles (+7,030)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,084 miles
- Test number
- 150240670856
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine light on
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill, jack point. Plastic sill trims fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill, jack point. Plastic sill trims fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,054 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 152,054 miles
- Test number
- 955984798138
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers door piler (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,050 miles (+6,604)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,050 miles
- Test number
- 919019806508
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers door piler (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,446 miles (+5,910)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 145,446 miles
- Test number
- 739250588845
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass139,536 miles (+7,360)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 139,536 miles
- Test number
- 326390209370
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
Pass132,176 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 132,176 miles
- Test number
- 272376438677
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail132,176 miles (+8,156)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,176 miles
- Test number
- 950497486329
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass124,020 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 124,020 miles
- Test number
- 598992654829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,019 miles (+10,027)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,019 miles
- Test number
- 621438429975
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced One of two bulbs not working. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Pass113,992 miles (+1)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 113,992 miles
- Test number
- 542011493924
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Fail113,991 miles (+15,254)10 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,991 miles
- Test number
- 859001515422
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass98,737 miles (+10,172)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 98,737 miles
- Test number
- 162929953835
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass88,565 miles (+11,037)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 88,565 miles
- Test number
- 352453222864
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass77,528 miles (+12,703)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 77,528 miles
- Test number
- 295787085490
- 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
Pass64,825 miles (+5,259)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 64,825 miles
- Test number
- 609587134120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,566 miles (+4,953)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 59,566 miles
- Test number
- 775736473108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,613 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 54,613 miles
- Test number
- 269705942141
- NoteWarning on instrument cluster relates to dsc pressure sensor
Fail54,613 miles (-14,825)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,613 miles
- Test number
- 506845542168
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteWarning on instrument cluster relates to dsc pressure sensor
Fail69,438 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,438 miles
- Test number
- 298346861184
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass69,438 miles (+25,626)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 69,438 miles
- Test number
- 547526161191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,812 miles (+5,594)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 43,812 miles
- Test number
- 930236170193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,218 miles (+5,637)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 38,218 miles
- Test number
- 713005059156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,581 miles (+5,446)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 32,581 miles
- Test number
- 234208858422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 27,135 miles
- Test number
- 221160277189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM04 YMW
- Does LM04 YMW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM04 YMW expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM04 YMW?
- The MOT on LM04 YMW expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM04 YMW done?
- LM04 YMW was recorded at 163,842 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 7,563 miles a year.
- Has LM04 YMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM04 YMW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM04 YMW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM04 YMW find?
- LM04 YMW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill, and 2 more.
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