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BMW X3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LS04 SWNMOT history

LS04 SWN is a black petrol BMW X3 first used on 31 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

LS04 SWN black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,804 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 SWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 SWN was last recorded at 76,804 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2018: 76,565 miles, lower than 76,576 miles on 25 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,768 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
2,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,804 miles
  • 2025 – 76,768 miles
  • 2024 – 76,737 miles
  • 2023 – 76,704 miles
  • 2022 – 76,673 miles
  • 2021 – 76,649 miles
  • 2020 – 76,632 miles
  • 2019 – 76,603 miles
  • 2018 – 76,565 miles
  • 2017 – 76,576 miles
  • 2016 – 76,418 miles
  • 2015 – 73,259 miles
  • 2014 – 64,501 miles
  • 2013 – 55,285 miles
  • 2012 – 46,467 miles
  • 2011 – 39,033 miles
  • 2010 – 36,471 miles
  • 2009 – 31,206 miles
  • 2008 – 27,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,804 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,804 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,804 miles
    Test number
    236887636007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,768 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,768 miles
    Test number
    520781882878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass76,737 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,737 miles
    Test number
    674116283846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,704 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    76,704 miles
    Test number
    314561179210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,673 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,673 miles
    Test number
    363570071415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,649 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,649 miles
    Test number
    266407440764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,632 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,632 miles
    Test number
    858660831436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,603 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,603 miles
    Test number
    723383147307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,565 miles (-11)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,565 miles
    Test number
    818271923805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,576 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    407950530441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,418 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    140173065706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail76,413 miles (+3,154)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,413 miles
    Test number
    523642327338
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass73,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    304167142316
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
  14. Fail73,259 miles (+8,758)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    873431415325
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
  15. Pass64,501 miles (+9,216)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,501 miles
    Test number
    287069474160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,285 miles (+8,818)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,285 miles
    Test number
    596022463199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,467 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,467 miles
    Test number
    105544162181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,449 miles (+7,416)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,449 miles
    Test number
    217613162119
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteAdvise onlyo/s and n/s front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges and near limit
  19. Pass39,033 miles (+2,562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,033 miles
    Test number
    557140961189
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn badly on inner edges.
  20. Pass36,471 miles (+5,265)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,471 miles
    Test number
    200733150175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,206 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,206 miles
    Test number
    972587349169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,179 miles (+3,824)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,179 miles
    Test number
    590781149198
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  23. Pass27,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,355 miles
    Test number
    402021358182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 SWN

Does LS04 SWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 SWN is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 SWN?
The MOT on LS04 SWN is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 SWN done?
LS04 SWN was recorded at 76,804 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 2,721 miles a year.
Has LS04 SWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 SWN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2016.
Has the mileage on LS04 SWN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS04 SWN find?
LS04 SWN passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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