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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS04JWA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 25 Nov 2019
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 193,918 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 193,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- nearside rear door damaged but no sharp edges
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 178,228 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2018Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn right to limit (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn right to limit (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
- both rear shockabsorbers top covers insecure
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 178,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes by fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Surface cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Surface cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- Both wiper blades split
- Both rear tyres worn to legal minimum
10 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 160,669 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- N/s/r tyre low on tread
- O/s/f tyre worn on edges
- Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s/r brake pipes to hose & by hose. (3.6.B.2c)
- N/s/f tyre worn to legal minimum
10 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 160,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre mounting broken (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s/r brake pipes to hose & by hose. (3.6.B.2c)
- N/s/f tyre worn to legal minimum
- N/s/r tyre low on tread
- O/s/f tyre worn on edges
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,949 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight corrosion to centre brake pipes at rear
- Rear brake pads worn low.
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
6 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,941 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
25 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 116,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
16 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,249 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
18 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,788 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202617 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,235 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2012 11 Jun 202624 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,442 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011 11 Jun 202621 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,818 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2010 11 Jun 202623 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,621 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2009 11 Jun 202621 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,285 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2009 11 Jun 202628 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,190 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2008 11 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!
LS04JWA was registered on 2004-04-20
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