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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LO04 EOXMOT history

LO04 EOX is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2022.

LO04 EOX grey 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 26 May 2023
Mileage
126,486 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 EOX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2023
Latest MOT test
26 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 EOX was last recorded at 126,486 miles on 26 May 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,479 miles · 25 May 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,486 miles
  • 2021 – 119,720 miles
  • 2020 – 113,034 miles
  • 2019 – 105,754 miles
  • 2018 – 100,218 miles
  • 2017 – 98,163 miles
  • 2016 – 95,405 miles
  • 2015 – 90,904 miles
  • 2014 – 86,285 miles
  • 2013 – 81,499 miles
  • 2012 – 76,187 miles
  • 2011 – 69,704 miles
  • 2010 – 62,806 miles
  • 2009 – 54,129 miles
  • 2007 – 32,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,486 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose close to excess (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle close to excess (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,486 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,486 miles
    Test number
    600736678881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail126,479 miles (+6,759)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,479 miles
    Test number
    869889396288
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass119,720 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    119,720 miles
    Test number
    253616930465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail119,719 miles (+6,685)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,719 miles
    Test number
    653162146488
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass113,034 miles (+7,280)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    113,034 miles
    Test number
    875359178803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,754 miles (+5,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2020
    Odometer
    105,754 miles
    Test number
    953724318475
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass100,218 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,218 miles
    Test number
    727206223669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail100,218 miles (+2,055)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,218 miles
    Test number
    760831238422
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass98,163 miles (+2,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,163 miles
    Test number
    673129366117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged and offside front (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOne braket broken on rear exhast box not insucure

  10. Pass95,405 miles (+4,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,405 miles
    Test number
    920880022784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight in balance to front brakes pulls to left

  11. Pass90,904 miles (+4,619)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,904 miles
    Test number
    216191575177
    • NoteNearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

  12. Pass86,285 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,285 miles
    Test number
    508609574130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,499 miles (+5,312)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,499 miles
    Test number
    109445773172
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear outer cv gaiter split and joint dry
    • NotePropshaft coupling splitting badly

  14. Pass76,187 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,187 miles
    Test number
    425691022230
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Fail76,187 miles (+6,483)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,187 miles
    Test number
    707287512250
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Pass69,704 miles (+6,898)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,704 miles
    Test number
    389500611429
    • NoteNearside rear C.V boot split

  17. Pass62,806 miles (+8,677)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,806 miles
    Test number
    744522310293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,129 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,129 miles
    Test number
    534242809205
    • NoteAirbag warning light on.
    • NoteN/S outer cv boot broken and clamp adrift.
    • NoteO/S front and rear tyres worn on edges.
    • NoteO/S/R tyre edge protector and sidewall damage on inside.

  19. Fail54,129 miles (+1,838)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,129 miles
    Test number
    103459499129
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on.
    • NoteN/S outer cv boot broken and clamp adrift.
    • NoteO/S front and rear tyres worn on edges.
    • NoteO/S/R tyre edge protector and sidewall damage on inside.

  20. Pass52,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,291 miles
    Test number
    220232239418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,291 miles (+19,929)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,291 miles
    Test number
    562222639162
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass32,362 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,362 miles
    Test number
    740078817310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail32,354 miles7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,354 miles
    Test number
    604751717330
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LO04 EOX

Does LO04 EOX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO04 EOX expired on 26 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO04 EOX?
The MOT on LO04 EOX expired on 26 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO04 EOX done?
LO04 EOX was recorded at 126,486 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2022, an average of 6,470 miles a year.
Has LO04 EOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 EOX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LO04 EOX 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 LO04 EOX find?
LO04 EOX passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose close to excess; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle close to excess.

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