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LS04JVZ
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS04JVZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
17 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 92,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- battery light on
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))
- temp gauge in/op
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,232 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
13 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,641 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
30 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,634 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 82,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,789 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,021 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021 11 Jun 202613 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,632 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2020 11 Jun 20267 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,210 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2019 11 Jun 202625 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,954 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018 11 Jun 202616 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,570 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2017 11 Jun 202616 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,570 MI
11 Jun 20263 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,712 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202624 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,887 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
22 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,185 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,895 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2013 11 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,319 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2012 11 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,731 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
5 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 38,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
7 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,412 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,587 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2009 11 Jun 202610 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,697 MI
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LS04JVZ was registered on 2004-03-29
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