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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS04KVU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 19 Sep 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 157,381 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing out inner edge
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 157,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear brake pipes corroded
- front number plate deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,846 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- OIL LEVEL ON MIN
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 144,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- OIL LEVEL ON MIN
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 130,190 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 130,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,107 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
28 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,120 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 106,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,687 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2013 8 Jun 202610 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 96,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
25 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,955 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2012 8 Jun 20267 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,752 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,886 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2010 8 Jun 202627 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 69,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
29 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,396 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2009 8 Jun 202623 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,072 MI
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LS04KVU was registered on 2004-04-29
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