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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LS04 RFEMOT history

LS04 RFE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.

LS04 RFE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2026
Mileage
114,892 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 RFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 RFE was last recorded at 114,892 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,892 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,892 miles
  • 2023 – 114,097 miles
  • 2022 – 112,862 miles
  • 2021 – 111,842 miles
  • 2020 – 111,164 miles
  • 2018 – 108,722 miles
  • 2017 – 107,176 miles
  • 2016 – 101,091 miles
  • 2015 – 94,145 miles
  • 2014 – 87,159 miles
  • 2013 – 80,819 miles
  • 2012 – 75,164 miles
  • 2011 – 69,519 miles
  • 2010 – 63,292 miles
  • 2009 – 56,557 miles
  • 2008 – 49,362 miles
  • 2007 – 42,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,892 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 engine

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear exhaust shield insecure

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,892 miles
    Test number
    411831267108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,892 miles (+795)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,892 miles
    Test number
    785697952985
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass114,097 miles (+1,235)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,097 miles
    Test number
    881388768760
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and various suspension components

  4. Pass112,862 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,862 miles
    Test number
    480790129253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and both rear tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and various suspension components

  5. Fail112,860 miles (+1,018)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,860 miles
    Test number
    801126585965
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and both rear tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and various suspension components

  6. Pass111,842 miles (+678)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,842 miles
    Test number
    526112735048
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and suspension components

  7. Pass111,164 miles (+2,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,164 miles
    Test number
    179503859973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield insecure

  8. Pass108,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,722 miles
    Test number
    712964825453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,720 miles (+1,544)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,720 miles
    Test number
    918435000819
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass107,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,176 miles
    Test number
    450269244558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,176 miles (+6,085)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,176 miles
    Test number
    671534430087
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded x2 rears front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass101,091 miles (+6,946)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,091 miles
    Test number
    988739855455
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel x2 rack ends (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass94,145 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,145 miles
    Test number
    681850574772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail94,145 miles (+6,986)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,145 miles
    Test number
    818199699934
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass87,159 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,159 miles
    Test number
    245413804364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail87,159 miles (+6,340)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,159 miles
    Test number
    709762604359
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass80,819 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,819 miles
    Test number
    718952603335
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Fail80,819 miles (+5,655)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,819 miles
    Test number
    768982103305
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass75,164 miles (+5,645)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,164 miles
    Test number
    387609392278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,519 miles (+6,227)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,519 miles
    Test number
    725401991262
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall damaged

  21. Pass63,292 miles (+6,735)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,292 miles
    Test number
    310357080496
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear pads low

  22. Pass56,557 miles (+7,195)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,557 miles
    Test number
    980360709318
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to wear indicators and starting to crack in tread
    • NoteSlight play in both front ball joints

  23. Pass49,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,362 miles
    Test number
    820135108325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,362 miles (+6,875)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,362 miles
    Test number
    982725308354
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass42,487 miles (+9,666)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,487 miles
    Test number
    141176797272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,821 miles
    Test number
    441424867068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 RFE

Does LS04 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 RFE expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 RFE?
The MOT on LS04 RFE expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 RFE done?
LS04 RFE was recorded at 114,892 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 4,574 miles a year.
Has LS04 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 RFE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS04 RFE 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 LS04 RFE find?
LS04 RFE passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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