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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS04CUC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 81,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
25 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,866 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
25 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 77,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 67,253 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- undertrays and sill covers fitted
- fuel tank strap mountings corroded
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
4 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 60,676 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,516 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
13 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,217 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,455 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted restricting component inspection
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,632 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,501 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 55,483 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,565 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,386 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,209 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2016 7 Jun 202615 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,424 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,812 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2014 7 Jun 202612 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,192 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2013 7 Jun 20265 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,262 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2012 7 Jun 202614 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,525 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2011 7 Jun 20262 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,039 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2010 7 Jun 20263 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,314 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2009 7 Jun 202623 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,344 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2008 7 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!
LS04CUC was registered on 2004-06-26
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