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LS04UAV
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS04UAV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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143 Total Defects Recorded
21 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 217,345 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2025Reason(s) for failure
- rear sub frames suspension appear corroded covered in under seal Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- nsf shock fitted to osf
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf osf lift at ball joints factory design [nsf arm new (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive close on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear hand slow to pull up
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor ends / inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf osf nsr / close on limit (4.4.3 (a))
- Drag link end ball joint has slight play play nsf osf rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 216,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear sub frames suspension appear corroded covered in under seal Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to inner cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Drag link end ball joint has slight play play nsf osf rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- nsf shock fitted to osf
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf osf lift at ball joints factory design [nsf arm new (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive close on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear hand slow to pull up
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor ends / inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf osf nsr / close on limit (4.4.3 (a))
25 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 207,588 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- nsr brake disc and pads appear over heated
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shocks sub frame rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement at arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear faded (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive appears quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf chassis leg corroded in engine bay / rear floor ends corroded close on limit / rear tanks mount areas corroded close on limit / rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe nsr tank area cover in grease appear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both front glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
12 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 207,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of tank area (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shocks sub frame rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement at arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf chassis leg corroded in engine bay / rear floor ends corroded close on limit / rear tanks mount areas corroded close on limit / rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive appears quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear faded (0.1 (b))
- nsr brake disc and pads appear over heated
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both front glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 204,433 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floors and jacking areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front close on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf osf nsf showing white (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 204,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front close on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf osf nsf showing white (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floors and jacking areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 200,893 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 200,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 190,101 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes
11 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 190,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes
19 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 183,691 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2020Reason(s) for failure
- front wings have had a temporary repair with sticky tape Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 183,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- noise coming from nearside rear brake assembly Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 179,949 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front flexies perished
- movement at osf rear facing wishbone bush slight movement at nsf rear faceing wishbone bush
- hand brake effort low
- front rear number plates faded
5 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 164,969 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
2 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 164,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 91v (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower gaiter (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 91v (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper gaiter perished and looks close to splitting (2.4.G.2)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 151,231 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- movment at outer ball jionts and wish bone bushes close on excesive [ found on shaker plate]
- rear discs corroded
- nsr metal brake pipe corroded by flexy close on excesive
14 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 151,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe by flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nsr metal brake pipe corroded by flexy close on excesive
- rear discs corroded
- movment at outer ball jionts and wish bone bushes close on excesive [ found on shaker plate]
17 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,482 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016 8 Jun 202615 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 139,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 129,287 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2015 8 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 120,103 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2014 8 Jun 202611 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,013 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2013Reason(s) for failure
- nsr tyre on limit omm inner edge Dangerous
10 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,072 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2012 8 Jun 20267 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,234 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2011 8 Jun 20267 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 87,234 MI
8 Jun 20265 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,937 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2010 8 Jun 202615 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,816 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2009 8 Jun 202615 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,205 MI
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LS04UAV was registered on 2004-06-18
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