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BMW 735

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 3,600 cc

LE03 SWWMOT history

LE03 SWW is a green petrol BMW 735 first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 170,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
170,474 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 SWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
735
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 SWW was last recorded at 170,474 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 7,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,049 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,425 miles
Average per year
6,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,474 miles
  • 2025 – 163,049 miles
  • 2024 – 160,999 miles
  • 2022 – 160,700 miles
  • 2021 – 156,696 miles
  • 2020 – 153,868 miles
  • 2019 – 150,689 miles
  • 2018 – 146,188 miles
  • 2017 – 141,025 miles
  • 2016 – 132,869 miles
  • 2015 – 126,230 miles
  • 2014 – 109,051 miles
  • 2013 – 95,751 miles
  • 2012 – 90,112 miles
  • 2011 – 81,170 miles
  • 2010 – 73,534 miles
  • 2009 – 63,351 miles
  • 2008 – 53,004 miles
  • 2007 – 42,142 miles
  • 2006 – 38,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,474 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring deteriorated and perrished but still sealed

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,474 miles (+7,425)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    170,474 miles
    Test number
    555284711745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring deteriorated and perrished but still sealed

  2. Pass163,049 miles (+2,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,049 miles
    Test number
    273032238428
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass160,999 miles (+299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    160,999 miles
    Test number
    799453617793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,700 miles (+4,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    160,700 miles
    Test number
    438510665727
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,696 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    156,696 miles
    Test number
    642846507857
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail156,690 miles (+2,822)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,690 miles
    Test number
    614375476322
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass153,868 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    153,868 miles
    Test number
    339012989130
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail153,858 miles (+3,169)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,858 miles
    Test number
    109252173125
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass150,689 miles (+4,501)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    150,689 miles
    Test number
    726833563465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc cover is the wrong size fitted, sitting on top of the brake carrier but not affecting the braking system (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to show signs of perishing,cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished but not coursing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to show signs of perishing,cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel cap rubber seal is perished and starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on inner part of arm split but not excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass146,188 miles (+408)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    146,188 miles
    Test number
    757664875302
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail145,780 miles (+4,755)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,780 miles
    Test number
    117561825413
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Front headlamp cleaning device not working
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass141,025 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    141,025 miles
    Test number
    970919123397
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail141,024 miles (+8,155)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,024 miles
    Test number
    525363721943
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outter ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outter ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union with brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to rear suspension pick up. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded with union with brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass132,869 miles (+6,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,869 miles
    Test number
    868890893351
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rear hanger disconnected from exhaust

  15. Pass126,230 miles (+17,179)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    126,230 miles
    Test number
    408800265177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass109,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    109,051 miles
    Test number
    735497264111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,051 miles (+13,300)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,051 miles
    Test number
    435257964139
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass95,751 miles (+5,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,751 miles
    Test number
    306316053160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass90,112 miles (+8,942)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    90,112 miles
    Test number
    276100462488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,170 miles (+7,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,170 miles
    Test number
    997221461186
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass73,534 miles (+10,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,534 miles
    Test number
    644656440140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass63,351 miles (+10,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,351 miles
    Test number
    523090159196
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass53,004 miles (+10,862)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,004 miles
    Test number
    194078628139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,142 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,142 miles
    Test number
    432099347115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,139 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,139 miles
    Test number
    710704437135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,605 miles
    Test number
    870217646292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE03 SWW

Does LE03 SWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE03 SWW is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE03 SWW?
The MOT on LE03 SWW is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE03 SWW done?
LE03 SWW was recorded at 170,474 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 6,730 miles a year.
Has LE03 SWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 SWW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LE03 SWW 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 LE03 SWW find?
LE03 SWW passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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