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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LM04 YPYMOT history

LM04 YPY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 200,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

LM04 YPY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2024
Mileage
200,846 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YPY
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
20 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2024
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 YPY was last recorded at 200,846 miles on 30 May 2023, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,696 miles · 19 May 2023
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
9,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 200,846 miles
  • 2022 – 196,121 miles
  • 2021 – 194,750 miles
  • 2020 – 190,120 miles
  • 2019 – 181,360 miles
  • 2018 – 173,222 miles
  • 2017 – 166,299 miles
  • 2016 – 158,036 miles
  • 2015 – 145,426 miles
  • 2013 – 118,162 miles
  • 2012 – 102,503 miles
  • 2011 – 92,642 miles
  • 2010 – 80,759 miles
  • 2009 – 71,622 miles
  • 2008 – 59,839 miles
  • 2007 – 50,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,846 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,846 miles (+150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    200,846 miles
    Test number
    788766141341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail200,696 miles (+4,575)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,696 miles
    Test number
    844044215570
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass196,121 miles (+1,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    196,121 miles
    Test number
    186425507086
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass194,750 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    194,750 miles
    Test number
    295106410981
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail194,749 miles (+4,629)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,749 miles
    Test number
    533593564126
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass190,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    190,120 miles
    Test number
    965009326691
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail190,120 miles (+8,760)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,120 miles
    Test number
    682323815349
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass181,360 miles (+8,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    181,360 miles
    Test number
    334918648059
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass173,222 miles (+6,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    173,222 miles
    Test number
    356755928989
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass166,299 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    166,299 miles
    Test number
    823387608454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail165,680 miles (+7,644)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,680 miles
    Test number
    697968281859
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass158,036 miles (+12,610)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    158,036 miles
    Test number
    317296332910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass145,426 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    145,426 miles
    Test number
    278061555065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail145,426 miles (+27,264)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,426 miles
    Test number
    969039545026
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass118,162 miles (+15,659)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    118,162 miles
    Test number
    806788593121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outter edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outter edge

  16. Pass102,503 miles (+9,861)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    102,503 miles
    Test number
    357711402271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,642 miles
    Test number
    756147891110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,639 miles (+11,880)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    769867591110
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass80,759 miles (+9,137)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,759 miles
    Test number
    290238690137
    • NoteNear side and of side front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteNear side and of side outer sills plastic covers

  20. Pass71,622 miles (+11,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,622 miles
    Test number
    551358799152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass59,839 miles (+9,763)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,839 miles
    Test number
    112462898108
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass50,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    334959397116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,076 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    264509997405
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about LM04 YPY

Does LM04 YPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM04 YPY expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YPY?
The MOT on LM04 YPY expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM04 YPY done?
LM04 YPY was recorded at 200,846 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 9,503 miles a year.
Has LM04 YPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YPY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LM04 YPY 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 YPY find?
LM04 YPY passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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