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LS04SWW
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration LS04SWW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
25 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 209,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) 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
- Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/sill. Rear underside surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
6 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 201,813 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear jacking points corroded
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 201,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
19 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 196,743 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 196,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 191,195 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 191,195 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 182,639 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2019 6 Jun 202624 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 186,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 169,685 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018 6 Jun 20263 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 169,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
10 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 160,232 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes greased
8 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 156,240 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2016 6 Jun 20269 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 149,327 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 137,004 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 124,606 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 112,434 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2012 6 Jun 20268 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 99,939 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2011 6 Jun 20263 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 99,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
3 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 90,601 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2010 6 Jun 202613 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 81,664 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 78,604 MI
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LS04SWW was registered on 2004-05-14
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