
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
LS04 SWJMOT history
LS04 SWJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,326 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 134,326 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,732 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS04 SWJ
- 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
- 14 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS04 SWJ was last recorded at 134,326 miles on 13 Dec 2022, 5,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 128,485 miles · 21 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,841 miles
- Average per year
- 6,732 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 134,326 miles
- 2021 – 128,485 miles
- 2020 – 124,919 miles
- 2019 – 121,058 miles
- 2018 – 117,162 miles
- 2017 – 113,235 miles
- 2016 – 108,855 miles
- 2015 – 102,723 miles
- 2014 – 98,348 miles
- 2013 – 90,653 miles
- 2012 – 80,419 miles
- 2011 – 70,284 miles
- 2010 – 60,307 miles
- 2009 – 49,677 miles
- 2008 – 39,119 miles
- 2007 – 29,095 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 27 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,326 miles (+5,841)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 134,326 miles
- Test number
- 469280518993
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,485 miles (+3,566)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 128,485 miles
- Test number
- 128270954332
- 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))
Pass124,919 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 124,919 miles
- Test number
- 424572444787
- 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))
Fail124,919 miles (+3,861)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,919 miles
- Test number
- 654492250674
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
Pass121,058 miles (+3,896)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 121,058 miles
- Test number
- 997069974336
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass117,162 miles (+3,927)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 117,162 miles
- Test number
- 332173284931
- AdvisoryBoth front Tyre`s wearing on edges
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass113,235 miles (+4,380)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 113,235 miles
- Test number
- 974097332655
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass108,855 miles (+6,132)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 108,855 miles
- Test number
- 313761739352
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass102,723 miles (+4,375)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 102,723 miles
- Test number
- 349192035112
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass98,348 miles (+7,695)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 98,348 miles
- Test number
- 705480534185
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass90,653 miles (+10,234)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2014
- Odometer
- 90,653 miles
- Test number
- 207249003423
- 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)
Pass80,419 miles (+10,135)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 80,419 miles
- Test number
- 779695422151
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass70,284 miles (+9,977)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 70,284 miles
- Test number
- 735096021100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,307 miles (+10,630)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 60,307 miles
- Test number
- 281600220124
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass49,677 miles (+10,558)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 49,677 miles
- Test number
- 910454119109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,119 miles (+10,024)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 39,119 miles
- Test number
- 213212208111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 29,095 miles
- Test number
- 371737417158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS04 SWJ
- Does LS04 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS04 SWJ expired on 12 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS04 SWJ?
- The MOT on LS04 SWJ expired on 12 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS04 SWJ done?
- LS04 SWJ was recorded at 134,326 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2022, an average of 6,732 miles a year.
- Has LS04 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS04 SWJ has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS04 SWJ 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 SWJ find?
- LS04 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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