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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LM04 YPCMOT history

LM04 YPC is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.

LM04 YPC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
150,370 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 YPC was last recorded at 150,370 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,355 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,370 miles
  • 2023 – 142,416 miles
  • 2022 – 141,713 miles
  • 2021 – 140,818 miles
  • 2020 – 139,642 miles
  • 2019 – 137,384 miles
  • 2018 – 133,846 miles
  • 2017 – 128,820 miles
  • 2016 – 123,677 miles
  • 2015 – 117,600 miles
  • 2014 – 109,875 miles
  • 2013 – 102,671 miles
  • 2012 – 95,380 miles
  • 2011 – 87,269 miles
  • 2010 – 79,590 miles
  • 2009 – 71,862 miles
  • 2008 – 65,370 miles
  • 2007 – 55,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,370 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    150,370 miles
    Test number
    379029041838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension

  2. Fail150,355 miles (+7,939)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,355 miles
    Test number
    491989530136
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,416 miles (+703)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    142,416 miles
    Test number
    977177296803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass141,713 miles (+895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,713 miles
    Test number
    696733570970
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass140,818 miles (+1,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,818 miles
    Test number
    412451609222
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass139,642 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    139,642 miles
    Test number
    335327303405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,384 miles (+3,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    137,384 miles
    Test number
    480664035664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass133,846 miles (+5,026)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,846 miles
    Test number
    685415471823
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle & front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass128,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,820 miles
    Test number
    421894974020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail128,820 miles (+5,143)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,820 miles
    Test number
    930057591166
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass123,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    123,677 miles
    Test number
    994173281969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail123,677 miles (+6,077)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,677 miles
    Test number
    180321759310
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass117,600 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,600 miles
    Test number
    316217735298
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail117,574 miles (+7,699)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,574 miles
    Test number
    165716935212
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass109,875 miles (+7,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,875 miles
    Test number
    148269234254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber 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)

  16. Pass102,671 miles (+100)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,671 miles
    Test number
    189010443239
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn/corroded

  17. Fail102,571 miles (+7,191)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,571 miles
    Test number
    796414233249
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn/corroded

  18. Pass95,380 miles (+8,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    95,380 miles
    Test number
    656732442283
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass87,269 miles (+7,679)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,269 miles
    Test number
    489532241279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,590 miles (+7,728)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,590 miles
    Test number
    633668730220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,862 miles (+6,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,862 miles
    Test number
    363441749281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass65,370 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,370 miles
    Test number
    391521948237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,296 miles (+10,280)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,296 miles
    Test number
    330629238260
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

  24. Pass55,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,016 miles
    Test number
    101071747286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 YPC

Does LM04 YPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM04 YPC expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YPC?
The MOT on LM04 YPC expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM04 YPC done?
LM04 YPC was recorded at 150,370 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 5,561 miles a year.
Has LM04 YPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YPC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM04 YPC 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 YPC find?
LM04 YPC passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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