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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS04XJH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 26 Feb 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,924 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 95,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
27 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,075 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2025 11 Jun 202626 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 94,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
5 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,584 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2024 11 Jun 202627 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,335 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 88,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,129 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2022 11 Jun 20268 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,220 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2021 11 Jun 202615 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,364 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020 11 Jun 20268 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,530 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019 11 Jun 20268 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,530 MI
11 Jun 20268 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,935 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018 11 Jun 20262 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
19 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,722 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2017 11 Jun 202629 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,722 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 11 Jun 202616 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,863 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 11 Jun 202616 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,863 MI
11 Jun 202614 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,653 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,180 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
9 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,963 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
11 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,690 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2011 11 Jun 202610 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)
30 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,666 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,328 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2009 11 Jun 202627 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 34,328 MI
11 Jun 20263 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,999 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2008 11 Jun 20262 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
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LS04XJH was registered on 2004-06-11
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