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LS04SWK
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration LS04SWK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 26 Nov 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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56 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,119 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2026 6 Jun 202620 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 92,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn U bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn U bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 91,262 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pipes covered in underseal + all 4 shockers corroded
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,121 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,254 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 88,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,712 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,712 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,701 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear of vehicle damaged
- engine management light on all the time
24 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,701 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear of vehicle damaged
- engine management light on all the time
23 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,028 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak front discs rusty
- o/s/r tyre worn inner edge front brake hoses perishing
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,817 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear springs rusty condition
- rust forming front brake discs
- Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)
25 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,817 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)
- rust forming front brake discs
- rear springs rusty condition
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,152 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,327 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2014 6 Jun 202620 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
22 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,448 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2013 6 Jun 202619 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,299 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 6 Jun 20266 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,805 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2011 6 Jun 202628 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,720 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2010 6 Jun 202628 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,182 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,871 MI
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LS04SWK was registered on 2004-05-26
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