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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LS04 RFYMOT history

LS04 RFY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 176,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2021.

LS04 RFY 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 20 Nov 2022
Mileage
176,486 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2021
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 RFY
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
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 RFY was last recorded at 176,486 miles on 19 Nov 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,485 miles · 15 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 176,486 miles
  • 2020 – 170,410 miles
  • 2019 – 163,462 miles
  • 2018 – 155,901 miles
  • 2017 – 147,568 miles
  • 2016 – 145,545 miles
  • 2015 – 132,700 miles
  • 2014 – 121,681 miles
  • 2013 – 116,803 miles
  • 2012 – 107,293 miles
  • 2011 – 97,786 miles
  • 2010 – 89,418 miles
  • 2009 – 70,550 miles
  • 2008 – 54,570 miles
  • 2007 – 38,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,486 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,486 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    176,486 miles
    Test number
    269433488694
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail176,485 miles (+6,075)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,485 miles
    Test number
    908712323821
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,410 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,410 miles
    Test number
    283231197738
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

  4. Fail170,409 miles (+6,947)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,409 miles
    Test number
    943752194598
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

  5. Pass163,462 miles (+46)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,462 miles
    Test number
    632700005991
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail163,416 miles (+7,515)2 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,416 miles
    Test number
    758377061936
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass155,901 miles (+148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    155,901 miles
    Test number
    180255459836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail155,753 miles (+8,185)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,753 miles
    Test number
    918749791995
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,568 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    147,568 miles
    Test number
    702114537000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail147,565 miles (+2,020)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,565 miles
    Test number
    178701646055
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass145,545 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    145,545 miles
    Test number
    872820540303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail145,542 miles (+12,842)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,542 miles
    Test number
    194967925567
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective warning light on (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  13. Pass132,700 miles (+11,019)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,700 miles
    Test number
    748707958128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear unable to see rear coil springs fully
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted hiding some vehicle components

  14. Pass121,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    121,681 miles
    Test number
    498265324328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,681 miles (+4,878)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,681 miles
    Test number
    388085224310
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass116,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    116,803 miles
    Test number
    307957863437
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail116,803 miles (+9,510)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,803 miles
    Test number
    778333663253
    • 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass107,293 miles (+9,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,293 miles
    Test number
    476185762288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass97,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,786 miles
    Test number
    826382051234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,786 miles (+8,368)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,786 miles
    Test number
    758252951293
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass89,418 miles (+18,868)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,418 miles
    Test number
    534930970240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,550 miles
    Test number
    492857999127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,549 miles (+15,979)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,549 miles
    Test number
    352617699163
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass54,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,570 miles
    Test number
    931881598114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,567 miles (+16,548)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,567 miles
    Test number
    144731998181
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass38,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,019 miles
    Test number
    462758397186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,019 miles (+42)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,019 miles
    Test number
    663258397157
    • DangerousCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass37,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,977 miles
    Test number
    283328537094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 RFY

Does LS04 RFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 RFY expired on 20 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 RFY?
The MOT on LS04 RFY expired on 20 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 RFY done?
LS04 RFY was recorded at 176,486 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2021, an average of 9,370 miles a year.
Has LS04 RFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 RFY has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS04 RFY 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 RFY find?
LS04 RFY passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2021 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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