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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

V24 LBYMOT history

V24 LBY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

V24 LBY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
49,837 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V24 LBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V24 LBY was last recorded at 49,837 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 5,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2009: 22,780 miles, lower than 25,155 miles on 18 Mar 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,968 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,869 miles
Average per year
1,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,837 miles
  • 2025 – 43,968 miles
  • 2024 – 43,560 miles
  • 2023 – 43,267 miles
  • 2022 – 41,347 miles
  • 2021 – 40,185 miles
  • 2020 – 38,817 miles
  • 2019 – 37,831 miles
  • 2018 – 37,064 miles
  • 2017 – 36,068 miles
  • 2016 – 34,922 miles
  • 2015 – 33,786 miles
  • 2014 – 32,350 miles
  • 2013 – 30,923 miles
  • 2012 – 29,128 miles
  • 2011 – 27,336 miles
  • 2010 – 25,792 miles
  • 2009 – 22,780 miles
  • 2008 – 25,155 miles
  • 2007 – 18,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,837 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,837 miles (+5,869)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    49,837 miles
    Test number
    798405430396
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass43,968 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    43,968 miles
    Test number
    398753572209
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail43,968 miles (+408)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,968 miles
    Test number
    482069128996
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass43,560 miles (+293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    43,560 miles
    Test number
    639181161646
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass43,267 miles (+1,920)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,267 miles
    Test number
    435554768665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEEDS ATTENTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass41,347 miles (+1,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,347 miles
    Test number
    191379834342
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass40,185 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    40,185 miles
    Test number
    148958304293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,817 miles (+986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,817 miles
    Test number
    958127384009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass37,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,831 miles
    Test number
    806377865525
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail37,831 miles (+767)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,831 miles
    Test number
    726102613125
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass37,064 miles (+996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,064 miles
    Test number
    712458738500
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass36,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,068 miles
    Test number
    835902533352
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail36,068 miles (+1,146)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,068 miles
    Test number
    258407491837
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass34,922 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,922 miles
    Test number
    518373425509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,786 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,786 miles
    Test number
    590978121989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,350 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,350 miles
    Test number
    205402654204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,923 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,923 miles
    Test number
    188645843232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,128 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,128 miles
    Test number
    628011842288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,336 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,336 miles
    Test number
    946643841269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,792 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,792 miles
    Test number
    930335160264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,780 miles (-2,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,780 miles
    Test number
    582844459034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass25,155 miles (+7,148)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,155 miles
    Test number
    612678078078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass18,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,007 miles
    Test number
    292534277032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V24 LBY

Does V24 LBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V24 LBY is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V24 LBY?
The MOT on V24 LBY is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V24 LBY done?
V24 LBY was recorded at 49,837 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 1,635 miles a year.
Has V24 LBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V24 LBY has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V24 LBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V24 LBY find?
V24 LBY passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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