BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc
LR04 BCZMOT history
LR04 BCZ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 242,964 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 242,964 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 11,239 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR04 BCZ
- 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
- 4 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR04 BCZ was last recorded at 242,964 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 9,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 233,363 miles · 2 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,601 miles
- Average per year
- 11,239 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 242,964 miles
- 2024 – 233,363 miles
- 2023 – 224,043 miles
- 2022 – 213,738 miles
- 2021 – 200,059 miles
- 2020 – 183,958 miles
- 2019 – 172,562 miles
- 2018 – 158,657 miles
- 2017 – 143,661 miles
- 2016 – 130,424 miles
- 2015 – 115,058 miles
- 2014 – 106,531 miles
- 2013 – 98,773 miles
- 2012 – 88,627 miles
- 2011 – 80,427 miles
- 2010 – 71,079 miles
- 2009 – 62,221 miles
- 2008 – 47,866 miles
- 2007 – 33,817 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass242,964 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass242,964 miles (+9,601)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 242,964 miles
- Test number
- 165651387101
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass233,363 miles (+9,320)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 233,363 miles
- Test number
- 704967420106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass224,043 miles (+313)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 224,043 miles
- Test number
- 634194235678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail223,730 miles (+9,992)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,730 miles
- Test number
- 475966156223
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass213,738 miles (+13,679)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 213,738 miles
- Test number
- 965781337470
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,059 miles (+206)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 200,059 miles
- Test number
- 634013452851
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight stone chips in screen
Fail199,853 miles (+15,895)2 dangerous1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,853 miles
- Test number
- 718412300723
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded away both (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight stone chips in screen
Pass183,958 miles (+11,396)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 183,958 miles
- Test number
- 995314210774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,562 miles (+13,905)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 172,562 miles
- Test number
- 787075427001
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.85 MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,657 miles (+14,996)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 158,657 miles
- Test number
- 400432668368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,661 miles (+330)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 143,661 miles
- Test number
- 249373145370
- AdvisoryBoth front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn
Fail143,331 miles (+12,907)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,331 miles
- Test number
- 996066304368
- DangerousBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- DangerousBraking system leaking main front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.49mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBoth front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn
Pass130,424 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 130,424 miles
- Test number
- 369628884918
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail130,424 miles (+15,366)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,424 miles
- Test number
- 255730620826
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass115,058 miles (+401)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 115,058 miles
- Test number
- 412891023301
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail114,657 miles (+8,126)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,657 miles
- Test number
- 754748156850
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault DSC LIGHT ON (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass106,531 miles (+7,758)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 106,531 miles
- Test number
- 397388494227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,773 miles (+2,714)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 98,773 miles
- Test number
- 915676593238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,059 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,059 miles
- Test number
- 327740883011
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteParking brake lever travel is high
Pass96,059 miles (+7,432)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 96,059 miles
- Test number
- 665410583024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteParking brake lever travel is high
Pass88,627 miles (+75)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 88,627 miles
- Test number
- 738342082078
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail88,552 miles (+8,125)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,552 miles
- Test number
- 685935572093
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,427 miles (+9,348)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 80,427 miles
- Test number
- 707470071052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,079 miles (+8,858)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 71,079 miles
- Test number
- 123468670058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,221 miles (+14,355)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 62,221 miles
- Test number
- 321956279048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,866 miles (+14,049)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 47,866 miles
- Test number
- 910590368005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 33,817 miles
- Test number
- 364340267063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR04 BCZ
- Does LR04 BCZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR04 BCZ is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR04 BCZ?
- The MOT on LR04 BCZ is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR04 BCZ done?
- LR04 BCZ was recorded at 242,964 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 11,239 miles a year.
- Has LR04 BCZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR04 BCZ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR04 BCZ 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 LR04 BCZ find?
- LR04 BCZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point, and 1 more.
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