BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
LM04 YOWMOT history
LM04 YOW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,216 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 127,216 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,573 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM04 YOW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 10 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM04 YOW was last recorded at 127,216 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 127,207 miles · 4 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 5,573 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 127,216 miles
- 2021 – 126,366 miles
- 2020 – 125,270 miles
- 2018 – 125,259 miles
- 2017 – 124,263 miles
- 2016 – 120,120 miles
- 2015 – 115,946 miles
- 2014 – 109,458 miles
- 2013 – 99,316 miles
- 2012 – 89,649 miles
- 2011 – 78,536 miles
- 2010 – 67,843 miles
- 2009 – 57,046 miles
- 2008 – 46,088 miles
- 2007 – 37,195 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,216 miles
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Slight surface corrosion on under body due to lack of use
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Under trays fitted unable to access all testable items
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 11 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,216 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 127,216 miles
- Test number
- 128667237918
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail127,207 miles (+841)2 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,207 miles
- Test number
- 345952871615
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass126,366 miles (+1,096)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 126,366 miles
- Test number
- 471231505943
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder body slightly corroded
Pass125,270 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 125,270 miles
- Test number
- 984907903946
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on under body due to lack of use
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to access all testable items
Fail125,267 miles (+8)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,267 miles
- Test number
- 265950733547
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on under body due to lack of use
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to access all testable items
Pass125,259 miles (+236)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 125,259 miles
- Test number
- 337538652769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,023 miles (+760)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,023 miles
- Test number
- 221162225036
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,263 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 124,263 miles
- Test number
- 561721494524
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail124,262 miles (+4,142)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,262 miles
- Test number
- 793446150470
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass120,120 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 120,120 miles
- Test number
- 758772990464
- AdvisoryMajor Engine Oil Leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail120,119 miles (+4,173)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,119 miles
- Test number
- 448560927302
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryMajor Engine Oil Leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass115,946 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 115,946 miles
- Test number
- 436751995197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,946 miles (+6,488)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,946 miles
- Test number
- 706770795158
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass109,458 miles (+10,142)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 109,458 miles
- Test number
- 805945774144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,316 miles (+9,667)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 99,316 miles
- Test number
- 487857473164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,649 miles (+11,113)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 89,649 miles
- Test number
- 265308772105
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass78,536 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 78,536 miles
- Test number
- 195930981193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,500 miles (+71)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,500 miles
- Test number
- 665309171156
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail78,429 miles (+10,586)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,429 miles
- Test number
- 159415571172
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass67,843 miles (+10,797)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 67,843 miles
- Test number
- 282246670160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 57,046 miles
- Test number
- 291572769433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,046 miles (+10,958)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,046 miles
- Test number
- 920202869192
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass46,088 miles (+8,893)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 46,088 miles
- Test number
- 563310988157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,195 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 37,195 miles
- Test number
- 332422697101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM04 YOW
- Does LM04 YOW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM04 YOW expired on 4 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM04 YOW?
- The MOT on LM04 YOW expired on 4 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM04 YOW done?
- LM04 YOW was recorded at 127,216 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 5,573 miles a year.
- Has LM04 YOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM04 YOW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM04 YOW 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 YOW find?
- LM04 YOW passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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