
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
LK54 SWFMOT history
LK54 SWF is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 227,982 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 227,982 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,514 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK54 SWF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 4 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK54 SWF was last recorded at 227,982 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 227,982 miles · 29 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,514 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 227,982 miles
- 2025 – 221,960 miles
- 2024 – 217,102 miles
- 2023 – 214,022 miles
- 2022 – 211,403 miles
- 2020 – 202,040 miles
- 2019 – 189,728 miles
- 2018 – 173,880 miles
- 2017 – 161,669 miles
- 2016 – 149,211 miles
- 2015 – 136,163 miles
- 2014 – 133,843 miles
- 2013 – 125,030 miles
- 2012 – 116,173 miles
- 2011 – 107,912 miles
- 2010 – 97,929 miles
- 2009 – 84,953 miles
- 2008 – 77,498 miles
- 2007 – 66,676 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass227,982 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 227,982 miles
- Test number
- 277007627383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail227,982 miles (+6,022)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,982 miles
- Test number
- 980623104993
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass221,960 miles (+4,858)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 221,960 miles
- Test number
- 552748461808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass217,102 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 217,102 miles
- Test number
- 583342371017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- 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))
Fail217,101 miles (+3,079)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,101 miles
- Test number
- 610788749411
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- 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))
Pass214,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 214,022 miles
- Test number
- 685929530573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail214,022 miles (+2,619)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,022 miles
- Test number
- 879906334294
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass211,403 miles (+9,363)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2023
- Odometer
- 211,403 miles
- Test number
- 418140655020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,040 miles (+17)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 202,040 miles
- Test number
- 980600507474
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail202,023 miles (+12,295)8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,023 miles
- Test number
- 563083653638
- MajorEmission control equipment missing where fitted as standard Silencers (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Exhaust silencers removed and straight through pipe fitted. (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing @ wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,728 miles (+15,848)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 189,728 miles
- Test number
- 826243209091
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake efficiency slightly low
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted
Pass173,880 miles (+12,211)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 173,880 miles
- Test number
- 782070155997
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe behind fuel tank above suspension arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency slightly low
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass161,669 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 161,669 miles
- Test number
- 108584317456
- AdvisoryDirection indicator affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminates when position lights are activated proven to be drl function
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail161,669 miles (+12,458)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,669 miles
- Test number
- 290240660771
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminates when position lights are activated (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminates when position lights are activated (1.4.A.2h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass149,211 miles (+215)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 149,211 miles
- Test number
- 132184855346
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s close to acceptable limit (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper spherical (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s getting close to acceptable limit (3.6.B.2c)
Fail148,996 miles (+12,833)1 failure2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,996 miles
- Test number
- 751018451088
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s close to acceptable limit (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lower spring mount not correctly located
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper spherical (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s getting close to acceptable limit (3.6.B.2c)
Pass136,163 miles (+2,320)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 136,163 miles
- Test number
- 288123117744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,843 miles (+8,813)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 133,843 miles
- Test number
- 806380154359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,030 miles (+8,857)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 125,030 miles
- Test number
- 275183643357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass116,173 miles (+8,261)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 116,173 miles
- Test number
- 776198622341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 107,912 miles
- Test number
- 816218911382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,912 miles (+9,983)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,912 miles
- Test number
- 968878711366
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass97,929 miles (+12,976)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 97,929 miles
- Test number
- 680333600331
- 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)
Pass84,953 miles (+7,455)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 84,953 miles
- Test number
- 311765979291
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine undertray fitted
- NotePlastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
- NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
- NoteUnable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
Pass77,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 77,498 miles
- Test number
- 963293468277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,498 miles (+10,822)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,498 miles
- Test number
- 381982368484
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass66,676 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 66,676 miles
- Test number
- 623822447251
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth Front tyres have no tread on very inner edge
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteSteering rack has play present on the N/S.
Questions about LK54 SWF
- Does LK54 SWF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 SWF is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LK54 SWF?
- The MOT on LK54 SWF is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LK54 SWF done?
- LK54 SWF was recorded at 227,982 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 8,514 miles a year.
- Has LK54 SWF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK54 SWF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LK54 SWF 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 LK54 SWF find?
- LK54 SWF passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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