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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

R604 LPCMOT history

R604 LPC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 175,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

R604 LPC blue 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 18 Nov 2025
Mileage
175,836 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R604 LPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R604 LPC was last recorded at 175,836 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,834 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,836 miles
  • 2023 – 167,041 miles
  • 2022 – 162,750 miles
  • 2021 – 156,536 miles
  • 2020 – 149,325 miles
  • 2017 – 146,497 miles
  • 2016 – 139,094 miles
  • 2015 – 133,147 miles
  • 2014 – 127,888 miles
  • 2013 – 126,792 miles
  • 2012 – 116,127 miles
  • 2011 – 97,692 miles
  • 2010 – 93,011 miles
  • 2009 – 87,811 miles
  • 2008 – 83,666 miles
  • 2007 – 78,428 miles
  • 2006 – 70,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,836 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,836 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,836 miles
    Test number
    485434605151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail175,834 miles (+28)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,834 miles
    Test number
    499117530096
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail175,806 miles (+8,765)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,806 miles
    Test number
    860967220556
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Pass167,041 miles (+4,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    167,041 miles
    Test number
    705673038991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass162,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    162,750 miles
    Test number
    844645249466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail162,750 miles (+6,214)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,750 miles
    Test number
    430513357416
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass156,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    156,536 miles
    Test number
    527843298057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail156,536 miles (+7,211)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,536 miles
    Test number
    491064442868
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass149,325 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    149,325 miles
    Test number
    599584837204
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail149,324 miles (+2,827)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,324 miles
    Test number
    137981482339
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass146,497 miles (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    146,497 miles
    Test number
    589872772760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,094 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,094 miles
    Test number
    813703274861
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail139,094 miles (+5,947)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,094 miles
    Test number
    388744885311
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass133,147 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    133,147 miles
    Test number
    565764309168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass127,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    127,888 miles
    Test number
    145152744294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail127,888 miles (+1,096)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,888 miles
    Test number
    357782044457
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass126,792 miles (+10,665)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    126,792 miles
    Test number
    716122443226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,127 miles (+18,435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    116,127 miles
    Test number
    346384842286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass97,692 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    97,692 miles
    Test number
    305974531287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,011 miles (+5,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    93,011 miles
    Test number
    404863840298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass87,811 miles (+19)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,811 miles
    Test number
    251800449238
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe corroded n/s/r brake pipe corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  22. Fail87,792 miles (+4,126)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,792 miles
    Test number
    700266339200
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe corroded n/s/r brake pipe corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  23. Pass83,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,666 miles
    Test number
    534879138231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail83,666 miles (+5,238)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,666 miles
    Test number
    563399038204
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass78,428 miles (+8,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,428 miles
    Test number
    833424897187
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass70,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    70,422 miles
    Test number
    243437876103
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about R604 LPC

Does R604 LPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R604 LPC expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R604 LPC?
The MOT on R604 LPC expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R604 LPC done?
R604 LPC was recorded at 175,836 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 5,729 miles a year.
Has R604 LPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R604 LPC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on R604 LPC 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 R604 LPC find?
R604 LPC passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount.

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