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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LS04 GHFMOT history

LS04 GHF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LS04 GHF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
168,824 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 GHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 GHF was last recorded at 168,824 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,062 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,762 miles
Average per year
7,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,824 miles
  • 2025 – 166,062 miles
  • 2024 – 162,562 miles
  • 2023 – 159,727 miles
  • 2022 – 155,564 miles
  • 2021 – 139,708 miles
  • 2020 – 132,611 miles
  • 2019 – 111,496 miles
  • 2018 – 105,880 miles
  • 2017 – 101,777 miles
  • 2016 – 97,999 miles
  • 2015 – 92,510 miles
  • 2014 – 86,883 miles
  • 2013 – 78,400 miles
  • 2012 – 70,313 miles
  • 2011 – 62,860 miles
  • 2010 – 56,112 miles
  • 2009 – 48,077 miles
  • 2008 – 38,521 miles
  • 2007 – 27,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,824 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,824 miles (+2,762)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    168,824 miles
    Test number
    175687970473
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass166,062 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,062 miles
    Test number
    811465672262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,562 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,562 miles
    Test number
    774113654099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,727 miles (+4,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,727 miles
    Test number
    389259206019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass155,564 miles (+15,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,564 miles
    Test number
    207591636393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass139,708 miles (+7,097)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,708 miles
    Test number
    485184143765
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,611 miles (+21,115)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,611 miles
    Test number
    367790057066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,496 miles (+5,616)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,496 miles
    Test number
    600677849430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass105,880 miles (+4,103)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,880 miles
    Test number
    461218362191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on outer wall.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on outer wall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass101,777 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,777 miles
    Test number
    804628587239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,644 miles (+3,645)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,644 miles
    Test number
    508107459003
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall. (4.1.D.1a)

  12. Pass97,999 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,999 miles
    Test number
    151239491856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,986 miles (+5,476)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,986 miles
    Test number
    406266470539
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass92,510 miles (+5,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,510 miles
    Test number
    338407865170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass86,883 miles (+8,483)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,883 miles
    Test number
    439345284158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,400 miles (+8,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,400 miles
    Test number
    785328253144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass70,313 miles (+7,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,313 miles
    Test number
    289747962134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass62,860 miles (+6,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,860 miles
    Test number
    427821871109
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass56,112 miles (+8,035)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,112 miles
    Test number
    942669250102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,077 miles (+9,556)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,077 miles
    Test number
    454379369158
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass38,521 miles (+11,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,521 miles
    Test number
    221472978460
    • 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)

  22. Pass27,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,515 miles
    Test number
    331086437173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,515 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,515 miles
    Test number
    363456637193
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash
    • NoteUnable to check rear seat belt fully child seat † fitted

Questions about LS04 GHF

Does LS04 GHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 GHF is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 GHF?
The MOT on LS04 GHF is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 GHF done?
LS04 GHF was recorded at 168,824 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 7,284 miles a year.
Has LS04 GHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 GHF has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on LS04 GHF 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 GHF find?
LS04 GHF passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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