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LS04LMJ
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
General Information
- Registration LS04LMJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 14 Dec 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 162,168 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 161,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
24 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,418 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2023 8 Jun 202625 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,287 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022 8 Jun 202625 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,900 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- brake pad sensor damaged
26 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 144,614 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 144,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,695 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018 8 Jun 202627 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 128,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,191 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
1 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 116,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative level device broken (1.7.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,143 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 8 Jun 202616 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,082 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,206 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge (advise replacement) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
5 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,198 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013Reason(s) for failure
- n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge (advise replacement) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
12 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,238 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,033 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011 8 Jun 202629 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
15 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,243 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,008 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2009 8 Jun 20265 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,905 MI
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LS04LMJ was registered on 2004-04-29
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