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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS04XRE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 22 Oct 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 79,008 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 79,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front 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))
7 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 75,557 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,390 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2024 11 Jun 202616 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 72,390 MI
11 Jun 202612 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 68,821 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 68,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,576 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 65,576 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,574 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,458 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2020Advisory 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,524 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2019 11 Jun 20269 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 52,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,144 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,459 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202613 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,668 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202623 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,081 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202623 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 38,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,498 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,611 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2013 11 Jun 20269 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,327 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2012 11 Jun 20268 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 27,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
8 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,006 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2011 11 Jun 20267 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,776 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,590 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2008 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS04XRE was registered on 2004-06-16
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