BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc
LS04 HVCMOT history
LS04 HVC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,424 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 115,424 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,846 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS04 HVC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS04 HVC was last recorded at 115,424 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Dec 2022: 109,455 miles, lower than 124,366 miles on 10 Dec 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 114,947 miles · 21 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 477 miles
- Average per year
- 4,846 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,424 miles
- 2024 – 114,947 miles
- 2023 – 110,688 miles
- 2022 – 109,455 miles
- 2021 – 106,324 miles
- 2020 – 105,967 miles
- 2019 – 101,177 miles
- 2018 – 94,490 miles
- 2017 – 88,996 miles
- 2016 – 80,813 miles
- 2015 – 76,426 miles
- 2014 – 72,449 miles
- 2013 – 68,911 miles
- 2012 – 64,602 miles
- 2011 – 60,351 miles
- 2010 – 54,206 miles
- 2009 – 49,497 miles
- 2008 – 45,471 miles
- 2007 – 35,155 miles
- 2006 – 19,424 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,424 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,424 miles (+477)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 115,424 miles
- Test number
- 834031965261
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
Pass114,947 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 114,947 miles
- Test number
- 512951232406
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fail114,947 miles (+4,259)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,947 miles
- Test number
- 218859668269
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,688 miles (+1,233)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 110,688 miles
- Test number
- 508950799110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,455 miles (-14,911)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 109,455 miles
- Test number
- 432087516956
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail124,366 miles (+18,042)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,366 miles
- Test number
- 907002209481
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass106,324 miles (+357)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 106,324 miles
- Test number
- 852927548655
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass105,967 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 105,967 miles
- Test number
- 141398353520
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Fail105,946 miles (+4,769)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,946 miles
- Test number
- 403502387897
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Pass101,177 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 101,177 miles
- Test number
- 207893331714
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail101,177 miles (+6,687)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,177 miles
- Test number
- 979745644726
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass94,490 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 94,490 miles
- Test number
- 754836018208
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail94,487 miles (+5,491)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,487 miles
- Test number
- 611143016111
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,996 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 88,996 miles
- Test number
- 114041825354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,924 miles (+8,111)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,924 miles
- Test number
- 275894010965
- FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s lower wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,813 miles (+4,387)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 80,813 miles
- Test number
- 532802476139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,426 miles (+3,977)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 76,426 miles
- Test number
- 705048745181
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCorrect style number plates fitted at time of test
- NoteSlight fraying to drivers seat belt
Pass72,449 miles (+3,538)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 72,449 miles
- Test number
- 408437444172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,911 miles (+4,309)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 68,911 miles
- Test number
- 557240053137
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass64,602 miles (+4,251)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 64,602 miles
- Test number
- 728211432165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnable to fully inspect rear road springs.
Pass60,351 miles (+6,145)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 60,351 miles
- Test number
- 799466721168
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine oil level on minimum on vehiole presentation.
Pass54,206 miles (+4,709)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2011
- Odometer
- 54,206 miles
- Test number
- 563774220149
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake pads very low(borderline pass)and discs poor
- NoteNear side front suspension lower arm rear bush has play
- NoteOff side front suspension lower arm rear bush has play(borderline pass)
- NotePlay in both front suspension lower ball joints
Pass49,497 miles (+4,026)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2010
- Odometer
- 49,497 miles
- Test number
- 630838329194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear coil springs starting to corrode on top coil.
Pass45,471 miles (+10,316)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2009
- Odometer
- 45,471 miles
- Test number
- 630359828116
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront wipers smearing slightly .
Pass35,155 miles (+15,731)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2008
- Odometer
- 35,155 miles
- Test number
- 433977817159
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass19,424 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2007
- Odometer
- 19,424 miles
- Test number
- 600271636144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS04 HVC
- Does LS04 HVC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 HVC is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS04 HVC?
- The MOT on LS04 HVC is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS04 HVC done?
- LS04 HVC was recorded at 115,424 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,846 miles a year.
- Has LS04 HVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS04 HVC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS04 HVC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS04 HVC find?
- LS04 HVC passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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