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2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS04XZE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 13 Jul 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 196,072 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
20 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 187,270 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 177,001 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- aftermarket headlamps fitted
- Offside Rear quarter panel damaged , nearside outer arches corroded
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 177,001 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- aftermarket headlamps fitted
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear quarter panel damaged , nearside outer arches corroded
13 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,859 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 146,917 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2021 11 Jun 202612 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,587 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,971 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover fitted covering items
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Under tray fitted covering items
3 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,094 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- engine check light illuminated
2 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 138,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rears (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- engine check light illuminated
4 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,692 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2017 11 Jun 202620 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,893 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202616 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,021 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,126 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
11 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,007 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202613 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,484 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2012 11 Jun 202610 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,573 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2011 11 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 87,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
28 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,294 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,663 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2009 11 Jun 202625 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 61,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
8 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,202 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 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!
LS04XZE was registered on 2004-05-18
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