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WN04LXB
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration WN04LXB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 02 Oct 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
3 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 176,204 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights faded (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 176,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights faded (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,289 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both O/S & N/S front ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 174,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both O/S & N/S front ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 172,096 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Handbrake only just met legal requirement.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 168,531 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2023 27 Jun 202616 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 168,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both O/S & N/S rear tyres illegal. (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 164,201 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S rear tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 161,286 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2021 27 Jun 202612 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 161,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
30 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 159,526 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 157,827 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre brake light not working.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside. (3.6.B.4d)
8 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 157,064 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 150,347 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 150,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nail in offside rear tyre.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 128,288 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016 27 Jun 202628 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,782 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
14 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 106,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,865 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 27 Jun 20261 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 657,222 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 27 Jun 202611 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,138 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 27 Jun 20265 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,398 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
5 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
9 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,721 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,121 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
9 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,012 MI
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WN04LXB was registered on 2004-03-31
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