BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
LO04 HBHMOT history
LO04 HBH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,152 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 127,152 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,684 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO04 HBH
- 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
- 9 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO04 HBH was last recorded at 127,152 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 7,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Oct 2017: 94,196 miles, lower than 94,916 miles on 19 Oct 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 119,340 miles · 29 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,812 miles
- Average per year
- 4,684 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 127,152 miles
- 2024 – 119,340 miles
- 2023 – 115,856 miles
- 2022 – 112,787 miles
- 2021 – 108,893 miles
- 2020 – 105,715 miles
- 2019 – 101,566 miles
- 2018 – 96,262 miles
- 2017 – 94,196 miles
- 2016 – 88,704 miles
- 2015 – 80,433 miles
- 2014 – 76,239 miles
- 2013 – 73,006 miles
- 2012 – 67,653 miles
- 2010 – 64,881 miles
- 2008 – 47,936 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,152 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak major
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,152 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 127,152 miles
- Test number
- 470981194818
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Fail127,150 miles (+7,810)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,150 miles
- Test number
- 562033850992
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,340 miles (+3,484)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 119,340 miles
- Test number
- 299006830034
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass115,856 miles (+3,069)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 115,856 miles
- Test number
- 325152862077
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass112,787 miles (+3,894)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 112,787 miles
- Test number
- 573836252759
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass108,893 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 108,893 miles
- Test number
- 852954051050
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail108,893 miles (+3,178)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,893 miles
- Test number
- 239039214513
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,715 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 105,715 miles
- Test number
- 670901249598
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Fail105,715 miles (+4,149)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,715 miles
- Test number
- 738336011084
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass101,566 miles (+5,304)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 101,566 miles
- Test number
- 271465789760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,262 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 96,262 miles
- Test number
- 463257408160
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail96,261 miles (+2,065)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,261 miles
- Test number
- 268416910874
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,196 miles (-720)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 94,196 miles
- Test number
- 249304023430
- AdvisoryOil leak major
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail94,916 miles (+6,212)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,916 miles
- Test number
- 753300889496
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak major
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,704 miles (+3,163)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 88,704 miles
- Test number
- 476114545047
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass85,541 miles (+5,108)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 85,541 miles
- Test number
- 147321992547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,433 miles (+4,194)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 80,433 miles
- Test number
- 625644545029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,239 miles (+3,233)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 76,239 miles
- Test number
- 217685264056
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,006 miles (+5,353)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 73,006 miles
- Test number
- 859479453062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,653 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 67,653 miles
- Test number
- 169864352495
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail67,644 miles (+2,763)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,644 miles
- Test number
- 785651152055
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass64,881 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 64,881 miles
- Test number
- 373458640152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail64,880 miles (+16,944)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,880 miles
- Test number
- 213278340433
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass47,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 47,936 miles
- Test number
- 803224668315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LO04 HBH
- Does LO04 HBH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 HBH is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LO04 HBH?
- The MOT on LO04 HBH is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LO04 HBH done?
- LO04 HBH was recorded at 127,152 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,684 miles a year.
- Has LO04 HBH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO04 HBH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LO04 HBH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LO04 HBH find?
- LO04 HBH passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides..
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