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LS04CTK
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS04CTK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
13
Passes
11
Failures
54.17%
Pass Rate
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142 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 202,211 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- exhaust heat shield slightly loose
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear handbrake effort getting low
- Offside Front wing getting rough
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 202,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- exhaust heat shield slightly loose
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()
- Offside Rear handbrake effort getting low
- Offside Front wing getting rough
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 190,853 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis has slight corrosion by subframe mounting points inner sills and rear of floor pan also corroding (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance direction indicator light unit has water ingress and condensation (1.4.A.2e)
23 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 190,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust insecure above catalytic converter also minor leak from flexible joint (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance direction indicator light unit has water ingress and condensation (1.4.A.2e)
- sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis has slight corrosion by subframe mounting points inner sills and rear of floor pan also corroding (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 190,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 179,457 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front tyre starting to split on inner sidewall
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
14 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 179,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possible bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)
- front brake application uneven 31% (3.7.B.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported joint loose (7.1.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside wiper blade starting to split
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front tyre starting to split on inner sidewall
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
23 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 163,734 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2017Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear also loose at join (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play also (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake only just met required performance
16 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 163,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak Dangerous
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour lense missing (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake only just met required performance
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear also loose at join (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play also (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 148,425 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 138,918 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 138,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 138,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
18 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 130,570 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2014Advisory 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 130,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside 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)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 121,414 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013 6 Jun 202623 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 115,509 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2012 6 Jun 20267 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 111,587 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2011 6 Jun 202627 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 103,232 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 92,549 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2009 6 Jun 202613 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 92,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
26 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 78,084 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2008 6 Jun 202626 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 78,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
4 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 76,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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LS04CTK was registered on 2004-04-29
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