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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LM04 YPWMOT history

LM04 YPW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LM04 YPW silver 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 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,716 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YPW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 YPW was last recorded at 92,716 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 2,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,724 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,992 miles
Average per year
3,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,716 miles
  • 2025 – 89,724 miles
  • 2024 – 86,698 miles
  • 2023 – 83,604 miles
  • 2021 – 81,369 miles
  • 2020 – 76,823 miles
  • 2018 – 73,381 miles
  • 2017 – 70,798 miles
  • 2016 – 68,137 miles
  • 2015 – 64,547 miles
  • 2014 – 62,558 miles
  • 2013 – 54,503 miles
  • 2012 – 47,833 miles
  • 2011 – 42,463 miles
  • 2010 – 37,380 miles
  • 2009 – 33,197 miles
  • 2008 – 26,637 miles
  • 2007 – 21,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,716 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,716 miles (+2,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,716 miles
    Test number
    542271100022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low

  2. Pass89,724 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,724 miles
    Test number
    445627827320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,698 miles (+3,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,698 miles
    Test number
    316523351283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,604 miles (+2,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,604 miles
    Test number
    507049715978
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,369 miles (+1,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,369 miles
    Test number
    716177632686
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,735 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,735 miles
    Test number
    773135131131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,823 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,823 miles
    Test number
    708843860624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,820 miles (+3,439)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,820 miles
    Test number
    573697425448
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,381 miles (+2,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,381 miles
    Test number
    463883836638
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass70,798 miles (+2,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,798 miles
    Test number
    933367370379
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass68,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,137 miles
    Test number
    872472397229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,137 miles (+3,590)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,137 miles
    Test number
    663464347120
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass64,547 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,547 miles
    Test number
    102516121645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,558 miles (+7)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,558 miles
    Test number
    378045534380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  15. Fail62,551 miles (+8,048)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,551 miles
    Test number
    417833634409
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass54,503 miles (+6,670)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,503 miles
    Test number
    887284673238
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass47,833 miles (+5,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,833 miles
    Test number
    186001282273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass42,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,463 miles
    Test number
    356112671435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,463 miles (+5,083)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,463 miles
    Test number
    556982971262
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass37,380 miles (+4,183)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,380 miles
    Test number
    523447960280
    • NoteN/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres cut sidewall

  21. Pass33,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,197 miles
    Test number
    964652559281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,197 miles (+6,560)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,197 miles
    Test number
    781312559245
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass26,637 miles (+5,505)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,637 miles
    Test number
    180976668274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,132 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,132 miles
    Test number
    642923937340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,653 miles
    Test number
    140280337473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 YPW

Does LM04 YPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 YPW is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YPW?
The MOT on LM04 YPW is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 YPW done?
LM04 YPW was recorded at 92,716 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 3,940 miles a year.
Has LM04 YPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YPW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LM04 YPW 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 YPW find?
LM04 YPW passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear hand brake low.

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