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LR04CLU
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2926cc
General Information
- Registration LR04CLU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 28 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
21
Passes
3
Failures
87.5%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
13 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 192,397 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 187,483 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 181,577 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 174,237 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 169,028 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner - Outer sill. Around jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner - Outer sill. Around jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 164,609 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
31 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 164,609 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
24 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,847 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,001 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,870 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018 11 Jun 202622 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,385 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017 11 Jun 202620 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,338 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,232 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,253 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
11 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,515 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015 11 Jun 20268 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 115,655 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2014 11 Jun 20269 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,380 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
26 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,725 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012 11 Jun 202626 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,001 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2011 11 Jun 202619 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,204 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202619 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 81,204 MI
11 Jun 202622 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,297 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2009 11 Jun 202623 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,710 MI
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LR04CLU was registered on 2004-03-03
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