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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LR04HSX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 08 Apr 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 135,158 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 135,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,899 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
4 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,225 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
3 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
24 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,766 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,080 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
9 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,794 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022 7 Jun 202628 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,030 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2021 7 Jun 202614 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 81,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
30 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,766 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
30 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
19 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,084 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
30 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,338 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
29 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner Arch (2.2.D.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,002 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,275 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2015 7 Jun 202615 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,559 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2014 7 Jun 20263 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,698 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,260 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2012 7 Jun 20267 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,884 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2011 7 Jun 202628 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,316 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2010 7 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,044 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,317 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2008 7 Jun 202614 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,624 MI
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LR04HSX was registered on 2004-03-17
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