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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LR04WCG
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 07 Jul 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 285,020 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Hand operated control valve worn, but not excessively travel (1.1.5 (a))
8 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 285,020 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Hand operated control valve worn, but not excessively travel (1.1.5 (a))
25 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 275,071 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2024 6 Jun 202630 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 266,422 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2023 6 Jun 202630 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 266,422 MI
6 Jun 20262 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 249,940 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- n/s front tyre edge wear
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 249,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- n/s front tyre edge wear
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 230,085 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 210,830 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner rim starting to crack
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 210,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner rim starting to crack
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 184,182 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2019Advisory 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 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 165,079 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2018 6 Jun 20263 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 165,079 MI
6 Jun 20268 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 158,251 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2017 6 Jun 20266 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 158,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 153,357 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 145,558 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2015 6 Jun 202629 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 134,054 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202614 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 123,357 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2013 6 Jun 202620 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 116,223 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2012 6 Jun 202617 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 110,044 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2011 6 Jun 202614 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 104,013 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2010 6 Jun 202611 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 92,376 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2009 6 Jun 202623 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 64,461 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2008 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LR04WCG was registered on 2004-04-30
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