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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.

LR04 HTV black 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass108,372 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    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.

  1. Pass108,372 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,372 miles
    Test number
    320185416994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass85,810 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,810 miles
    Test number
    248911422111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass60,636 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,636 miles
    Test number
    508189085002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass51,458 miles (+5,179)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,458 miles
    Test number
    589417573005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,279 miles
    Test number
    295637962081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass37,130 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,130 miles
    Test number
    853710870074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,728 miles
    Test number
    143902369092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass27,900 miles (+4,701)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,900 miles
    Test number
    240828778091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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