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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS04XHF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,526 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,181 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- outer sill covers fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,570 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
10 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,002 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- full boot lid doesn't open (still able to access boot)
- oil leak
- chip in screen zone B
10 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- full boot lid doesn't open (still able to access boot)
- oil leak
- chip in screen zone B
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,009 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,001 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,748 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,085 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,938 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,465 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,216 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,150 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2011 11 Jun 202617 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,466 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,466 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,721 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 37,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
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LS04XHF was registered on 2004-05-28
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