
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc
LR04 HTVMOT history
LR04 HTV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,372 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 108,372 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,817 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR04 HTV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR04 HTV was last recorded at 108,372 miles on 11 Nov 2021, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 108,232 miles · 21 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 140 miles
- Average per year
- 5,817 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 108,372 miles
- 2020 – 104,972 miles
- 2019 – 95,035 miles
- 2018 – 85,810 miles
- 2017 – 74,885 miles
- 2016 – 65,270 miles
- 2015 – 60,636 miles
- 2014 – 55,005 miles
- 2013 – 51,458 miles
- 2012 – 46,279 miles
- 2011 – 42,270 miles
- 2010 – 37,130 miles
- 2009 – 31,728 miles
- 2008 – 27,900 miles
- 2007 – 23,199 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,372 miles (+140)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 108,372 miles
- Test number
- 320185416994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,232 miles (+11)7 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,232 miles
- Test number
- 710052755934
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
Fail108,221 miles (+3,249)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,221 miles
- Test number
- 355457437193
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured O/S/F & O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished/cracking
Pass104,972 miles (+9,937)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 104,972 miles
- Test number
- 714525201137
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,035 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 95,035 miles
- Test number
- 395981684791
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail95,029 miles (+9,219)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,029 miles
- Test number
- 193079708626
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass85,810 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 85,810 miles
- Test number
- 248911422111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,804 miles (+10,919)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,804 miles
- Test number
- 404052212811
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass74,885 miles (+9,615)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 74,885 miles
- Test number
- 244403926628
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass65,270 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 65,270 miles
- Test number
- 486207922266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail65,266 miles (+4,630)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,266 miles
- Test number
- 327074172456
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail60,636 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,636 miles
- Test number
- 386359985008
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass60,636 miles (+5,631)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 60,636 miles
- Test number
- 508189085002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,005 miles (+3,547)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 55,005 miles
- Test number
- 305478294053
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass51,458 miles (+5,179)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 51,458 miles
- Test number
- 589417573005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,279 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 46,279 miles
- Test number
- 295637962081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,279 miles (+4,009)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,279 miles
- Test number
- 179647062493
- FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass42,270 miles (+5,140)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 42,270 miles
- Test number
- 826950581019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,130 miles (+5,402)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 37,130 miles
- Test number
- 853710870074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,728 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 31,728 miles
- Test number
- 143902369092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,728 miles (+3,828)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,728 miles
- Test number
- 321451169006
- FailureNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass27,900 miles (+4,701)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 27,900 miles
- Test number
- 240828778091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,199 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 23,199 miles
- Test number
- 821151687012
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall
- NoteDamage to offside rear tyre sidewall
Questions about LR04 HTV
- Does LR04 HTV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR04 HTV expired on 10 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR04 HTV?
- The MOT on LR04 HTV expired on 10 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR04 HTV done?
- LR04 HTV was recorded at 108,372 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2021, an average of 5,817 miles a year.
- Has LR04 HTV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR04 HTV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR04 HTV 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 HTV find?
- LR04 HTV passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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