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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

LP04 UVHMOT history

LP04 UVH is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 175,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2023.

LP04 UVH 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 2 Jun 2024
Mileage
175,274 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP04 UVH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
13 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP04 UVH was last recorded at 175,274 miles on 13 May 2023, 12,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,520 miles · 2 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
12,754 miles
Average per year
7,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 175,274 miles
  • 2022 – 162,520 miles
  • 2021 – 159,282 miles
  • 2020 – 156,755 miles
  • 2019 – 154,285 miles
  • 2018 – 151,147 miles
  • 2017 – 143,514 miles
  • 2016 – 133,996 miles
  • 2014 – 115,675 miles
  • 2013 – 103,554 miles
  • 2012 – 94,781 miles
  • 2011 – 87,290 miles
  • 2010 – 80,132 miles
  • 2009 – 71,513 miles
  • 2008 – 58,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,274 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,274 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    175,274 miles
    Test number
    202904836930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail175,274 miles (+12,754)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,274 miles
    Test number
    354585286015
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass162,520 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    162,520 miles
    Test number
    383592238696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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. Fail162,515 miles (+3,233)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,515 miles
    Test number
    207379251446
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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. Pass159,282 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    159,282 miles
    Test number
    750532471376
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail159,271 miles (+2,516)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,271 miles
    Test number
    162565642034
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass156,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    156,755 miles
    Test number
    765527602396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail156,755 miles (+2,470)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,755 miles
    Test number
    935701101575
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass154,285 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    154,285 miles
    Test number
    351905241323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail154,285 miles (+44)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,285 miles
    Test number
    548582160636
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail154,241 miles (+3,094)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,241 miles
    Test number
    249884198717
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass151,147 miles (+7,633)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    151,147 miles
    Test number
    260441025383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,514 miles (+9,518)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    143,514 miles
    Test number
    929951408793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,996 miles (+18,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,996 miles
    Test number
    677493339771
    • 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)

  15. Pass115,675 miles (+12,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,675 miles
    Test number
    339442454406
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass103,554 miles (+8,773)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,554 miles
    Test number
    606211733256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,781 miles (+7,491)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,781 miles
    Test number
    686580872042
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

  18. Pass87,290 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,290 miles
    Test number
    489493851043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteSlight wear front discs
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  19. Fail87,290 miles (+7,158)1 dangerous2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,290 miles
    Test number
    458123551037
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteSlight wear front discs
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  20. Pass80,132 miles (+8,619)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,132 miles
    Test number
    663362110198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWear rear tyres

  21. Pass71,513 miles (+12,716)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,513 miles
    Test number
    102854289467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,797 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,797 miles
    Test number
    442324658008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSidewall damage to tyres
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Questions about LP04 UVH

Does LP04 UVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP04 UVH expired on 2 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP04 UVH?
The MOT on LP04 UVH expired on 2 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP04 UVH done?
LP04 UVH was recorded at 175,274 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2023, an average of 7,654 miles a year.
Has LP04 UVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP04 UVH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LP04 UVH 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 LP04 UVH find?
LP04 UVH passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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