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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS04HVU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 31 Jan 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 91,954 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
2 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 88,098 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2026 6 Jun 20262 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 88,098 MI
6 Jun 20261 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,912 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
31 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 84,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,874 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 82,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,984 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2023Advisory 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 Front 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))
17 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,949 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
17 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 73,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
14 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,007 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2021 6 Jun 202629 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,494 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
29 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 57,494 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
1 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,051 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,169 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2018 6 Jun 202615 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 40,169 MI
6 Jun 202619 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,207 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2017 6 Jun 202628 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,392 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 25,327 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 25,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,826 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,917 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,554 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2012 6 Jun 20264 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,885 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2011 6 Jun 20264 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 16,885 MI
6 Jun 20261 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,940 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2010 6 Jun 202627 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,016 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2009 6 Jun 202628 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,829 MI
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LS04HVU was registered on 2004-04-07
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