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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LR04 HSGMOT history

LR04 HSG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

LR04 HSG silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
142,539 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR04 HSG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR04 HSG was last recorded at 142,539 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2023: 137,015 miles, lower than 139,604 miles on 28 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,440 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
4,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,539 miles
  • 2024 – 139,339 miles
  • 2023 – 137,048 miles
  • 2022 – 139,604 miles
  • 2021 – 128,500 miles
  • 2020 – 126,273 miles
  • 2019 – 122,842 miles
  • 2018 – 120,377 miles
  • 2017 – 117,684 miles
  • 2016 – 113,218 miles
  • 2015 – 107,393 miles
  • 2014 – 100,600 miles
  • 2013 – 91,888 miles
  • 2012 – 87,127 miles
  • 2011 – 82,002 miles
  • 2009 – 74,185 miles
  • 2008 – 67,453 miles
  • 2007 – 59,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,539 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,539 miles (+99)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,539 miles
    Test number
    421828840780
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail142,440 miles (+3,101)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,440 miles
    Test number
    631472773547
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both Headlights (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass139,339 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    139,339 miles
    Test number
    861141126396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,048 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,048 miles
    Test number
    727157679175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail137,015 miles (-2,589)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,015 miles
    Test number
    669933881614
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,604 miles (+11,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,604 miles
    Test number
    576769055866
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Pass128,500 miles (+2,227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,500 miles
    Test number
    857993963672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,273 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,273 miles
    Test number
    966009474469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail126,225 miles (+3,383)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,225 miles
    Test number
    856955374026
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all break pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split

  10. Pass122,842 miles (+2,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,842 miles
    Test number
    909163023692
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear top shocker mount corroding
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Pass120,377 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,377 miles
    Test number
    114293869665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and main runs (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail120,372 miles (+2,688)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,372 miles
    Test number
    518192976129
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and main runs (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass117,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,684 miles
    Test number
    842388732858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,682 miles (+4,464)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,682 miles
    Test number
    516322403626
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass113,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,218 miles
    Test number
    136169150183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded needs attention (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail113,218 miles (+5,825)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,218 miles
    Test number
    191429177971
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded needs attention (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass107,393 miles (+522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    107,393 miles
    Test number
    168514545302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail106,871 miles (+6,271)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,871 miles
    Test number
    969346691634
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass100,600 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,600 miles
    Test number
    775182014335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,633 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,633 miles
    Test number
    385429124068
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail97,633 miles (+5,745)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,633 miles
    Test number
    739579424026
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass91,888 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,888 miles
    Test number
    968851133068
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail91,887 miles (+4,760)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,887 miles
    Test number
    409229723059
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass87,127 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,127 miles
    Test number
    269981012062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,002 miles (+7,817)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    82,002 miles
    Test number
    289908701066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,185 miles (+6,732)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    603106849209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,453 miles (+7,924)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,453 miles
    Test number
    213475928292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    642356957168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR04 HSG

Does LR04 HSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR04 HSG is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR04 HSG?
The MOT on LR04 HSG is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR04 HSG done?
LR04 HSG was recorded at 142,539 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,510 miles a year.
Has LR04 HSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR04 HSG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR04 HSG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR04 HSG find?
LR04 HSG passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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