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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

LS04 SWUMOT history

LS04 SWU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LS04 SWU blue 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 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,081 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 SWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 SWU was last recorded at 80,081 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 5,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,254 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,827 miles
Average per year
3,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,081 miles
  • 2025 – 74,254 miles
  • 2024 – 71,123 miles
  • 2023 – 64,450 miles
  • 2022 – 55,512 miles
  • 2021 – 53,767 miles
  • 2019 – 49,249 miles
  • 2018 – 44,651 miles
  • 2017 – 40,900 miles
  • 2016 – 35,909 miles
  • 2015 – 32,847 miles
  • 2014 – 29,783 miles
  • 2013 – 25,784 miles
  • 2012 – 22,839 miles
  • 2011 – 13,260 miles
  • 2010 – 9,950 miles
  • 2009 – 8,558 miles
  • 2008 – 6,728 miles
  • 2007 – 5,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,081 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,081 miles (+5,827)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,081 miles
    Test number
    565489874266
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,254 miles (+3,131)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,254 miles
    Test number
    361420081702
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,123 miles (+6,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,123 miles
    Test number
    498182123475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWind screen has stone chip

  4. Pass64,450 miles (+8,938)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,450 miles
    Test number
    397237209950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,512 miles
    Test number
    850302336538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail55,512 miles (+1,745)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,512 miles
    Test number
    540027945680
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass53,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,767 miles
    Test number
    870137336686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail53,767 miles (+4,518)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,767 miles
    Test number
    494451082896
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass49,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,249 miles
    Test number
    295007889213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,249 miles (+4,598)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,249 miles
    Test number
    591360026752
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,651 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,651 miles
    Test number
    351955218562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,900 miles (+4,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,900 miles
    Test number
    953299452673
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen

  13. Pass35,909 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,909 miles
    Test number
    378018929223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,847 miles (+3,064)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,847 miles
    Test number
    115886555158
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn and cracking on outer edge of tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking on outer edge

  15. Pass29,783 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,783 miles
    Test number
    139744254155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,784 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,784 miles
    Test number
    947598853103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,839 miles (+9,579)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,839 miles
    Test number
    949478452129
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres worn 3mm approx

  18. Pass13,260 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    13,260 miles
    Test number
    268549331117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,950 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    9,950 miles
    Test number
    653880230139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,558 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    8,558 miles
    Test number
    603001839194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,728 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    6,728 miles
    Test number
    703248428105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    5,443 miles
    Test number
    120793327116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 SWU

Does LS04 SWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 SWU is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 SWU?
The MOT on LS04 SWU 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 SWU done?
LS04 SWU was recorded at 80,081 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,986 miles a year.
Has LS04 SWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 SWU has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS04 SWU 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 SWU find?
LS04 SWU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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