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LR04SSV
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration LR04SSV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 16 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
17 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,782 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- steering rack misty with oil
- transmission oil leak
- fuel cap seal slightly defective
- engine oil leak
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))
- Nearside Front fog lamp insecure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
18 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,291 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2025 7 Jun 202618 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,291 MI
7 Jun 202616 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,020 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- may have wrong rear suspension springs fitted
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- may have wrong rear suspension springs fitted
- long hand brake travel
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
13 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,644 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2023 7 Jun 202626 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,354 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,354 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,692 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2020 7 Jun 202619 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,755 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- NSR tyre wearing low
- Under tray fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Hand brake travel is high
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,482 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
31 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,047 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre split
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,914 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016 7 Jun 202620 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,924 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2015 7 Jun 202616 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,897 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2014 7 Jun 202625 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,572 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2013 7 Jun 202629 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,788 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012 7 Jun 202617 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,565 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2011 7 Jun 202616 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
20 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,030 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2010 7 Jun 202612 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,517 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2009 7 Jun 202611 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
4 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,478 MI
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LR04SSV was registered on 2004-04-08
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