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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LO04 JYCMOT history

LO04 JYC is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 186,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

LO04 JYC red 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 27 Apr 2026
Mileage
186,969 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 JYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 JYC was last recorded at 186,969 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 4,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,591 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,378 miles
Average per year
6,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,969 miles
  • 2024 – 182,591 miles
  • 2022 – 177,975 miles
  • 2021 – 171,872 miles
  • 2020 – 167,276 miles
  • 2019 – 157,968 miles
  • 2018 – 150,456 miles
  • 2017 – 142,753 miles
  • 2016 – 137,195 miles
  • 2015 – 131,282 miles
  • 2014 – 126,239 miles
  • 2013 – 121,308 miles
  • 2012 – 116,412 miles
  • 2011 – 108,606 miles
  • 2010 – 98,320 miles
  • 2009 – 89,366 miles
  • 2008 – 80,955 miles
  • 2007 – 72,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,969 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,969 miles (+4,378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    186,969 miles
    Test number
    788712217304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass182,591 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    182,591 miles
    Test number
    643948062091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Fail182,590 miles (+1)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,590 miles
    Test number
    854155181134
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Fail182,589 miles (+4,614)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,589 miles
    Test number
    123828619295
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Pass177,975 miles (+6,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    177,975 miles
    Test number
    676453568754
    • 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))
  6. Pass171,872 miles (+4,596)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,872 miles
    Test number
    459131917161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass167,276 miles (+9,308)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    167,276 miles
    Test number
    864426899091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,968 miles (+7,512)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    157,968 miles
    Test number
    837541940229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,456 miles (+7,703)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    150,456 miles
    Test number
    782680801426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,753 miles (+5,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    142,753 miles
    Test number
    186764774873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass137,195 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    137,195 miles
    Test number
    376319938555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,282 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,282 miles
    Test number
    346058065092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,239 miles (+4,931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    126,239 miles
    Test number
    366127764064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass121,308 miles (+4,896)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    121,308 miles
    Test number
    995050273066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUndersheilds fitted and sill covers ,unable afull check of parts
  15. Pass116,412 miles (+7,806)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,412 miles
    Test number
    409287762014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,606 miles (+10,286)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    108,606 miles
    Test number
    165386361001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,320 miles (+8,954)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,320 miles
    Test number
    804492860072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,366 miles (+8,411)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,366 miles
    Test number
    833929869025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,955 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,955 miles
    Test number
    763471898085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,947 miles (+8,768)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,947 miles
    Test number
    323688288042
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass72,179 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    304332817401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low inner edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low both edges.

Questions about LO04 JYC

Does LO04 JYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO04 JYC expired on 27 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO04 JYC?
The MOT on LO04 JYC expired on 27 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO04 JYC done?
LO04 JYC was recorded at 186,969 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 6,469 miles a year.
Has LO04 JYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 JYC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LO04 JYC 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 JYC find?
LO04 JYC passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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