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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LR04WCV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 07 Mar 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,500 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Both lowering spring do not fit correctly in suspension strut
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,094 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- under trays fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
21 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,080 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
28 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,860 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,427 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers fitted
27 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,941 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- under trays fitted
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID lights fitted (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- under trays fitted
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,703 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted
16 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,891 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front both wishbones rearmost bushes slightly soft but no excess play
- Nearside Front wiper blade slightly insecure on clip but cannot fall off in operating position
16 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front both wishbones rearmost bushes slightly soft but no excess play
- Nearside Front wiper blade slightly insecure on clip but cannot fall off in operating position
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,777 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
31 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,603 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015 6 Jun 202630 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,984 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014 6 Jun 202631 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,853 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,105 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,213 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2011 6 Jun 202631 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,347 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,088 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2009 6 Jun 202617 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,785 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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LR04WCV was registered on 2004-04-13
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