BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc
LS04 HVUMOT history
LS04 HVU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,954 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 91,954 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,367 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS04 HVU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 7 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS04 HVU was last recorded at 91,954 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,098 miles · 2 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,856 miles
- Average per year
- 4,367 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,954 miles
- 2025 – 88,098 miles
- 2024 – 84,912 miles
- 2023 – 82,874 miles
- 2022 – 79,984 miles
- 2021 – 73,949 miles
- 2020 – 65,007 miles
- 2019 – 57,494 miles
- 2018 – 49,051 miles
- 2017 – 40,169 miles
- 2016 – 32,207 miles
- 2015 – 28,392 miles
- 2014 – 25,327 miles
- 2013 – 22,826 miles
- 2012 – 19,917 miles
- 2011 – 18,554 miles
- 2010 – 16,885 miles
- 2009 – 13,940 miles
- 2008 – 12,016 miles
- 2007 – 9,829 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,954 miles
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,954 miles (+3,856)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 91,954 miles
- Test number
- 756807408524
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass88,098 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 88,098 miles
- Test number
- 514524417041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,098 miles (+3,186)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,098 miles
- Test number
- 128981130180
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass84,912 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 84,912 miles
- Test number
- 315224670330
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail84,912 miles (+2,038)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,912 miles
- Test number
- 702117058490
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass82,874 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 82,874 miles
- Test number
- 603575426657
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail82,874 miles (+2,890)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,874 miles
- Test number
- 566210647674
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,984 miles (+6,035)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 79,984 miles
- Test number
- 395625108173
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass73,949 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 73,949 miles
- Test number
- 617406728980
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail73,949 miles (+8,942)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,949 miles
- Test number
- 654605415011
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass65,007 miles (+7,513)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 65,007 miles
- Test number
- 781545062877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,494 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 57,494 miles
- Test number
- 805323491357
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail57,494 miles (+8,443)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,494 miles
- Test number
- 592126291452
- Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,051 miles (+8,882)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 49,051 miles
- Test number
- 659996242978
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass40,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 40,169 miles
- Test number
- 901470625411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,169 miles (+7,962)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,169 miles
- Test number
- 226988452084
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass32,207 miles (+3,815)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 32,207 miles
- Test number
- 413243720060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,392 miles (+3,065)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 28,392 miles
- Test number
- 177608445152
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass25,327 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 25,327 miles
- Test number
- 849814954109
- 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)
Fail25,327 miles (+2,501)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,327 miles
- Test number
- 689303054121
- 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- 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)
- NoteOffside front tyre perishing.
Pass22,826 miles (+2,909)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 22,826 miles
- Test number
- 486881253124
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass19,917 miles (+1,363)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 19,917 miles
- Test number
- 315932052152
- 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)
Pass18,554 miles (+1,669)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 18,554 miles
- Test number
- 836532751141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 16,885 miles
- Test number
- 501405650145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,885 miles (+2,945)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,885 miles
- Test number
- 674385650127
- Repaired at testNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass13,940 miles (+1,924)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 13,940 miles
- Test number
- 984841699095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,016 miles (+2,187)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 12,016 miles
- Test number
- 862787688055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 9,829 miles
- Test number
- 381237887016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS04 HVU
- Does LS04 HVU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 HVU is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS04 HVU?
- The MOT on LS04 HVU is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS04 HVU done?
- LS04 HVU was recorded at 91,954 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 4,367 miles a year.
- Has LS04 HVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS04 HVU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS04 HVU 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 HVU find?
- LS04 HVU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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