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LS04 UAK

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,084 mi
Last recorded149,084 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 UAK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 149,084 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 148,879 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 143,190 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 137,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 137,618 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 131,966 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 131,966 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 122,791 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2012 122,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 115,255 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 115,255 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 106,317 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 83,662 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 83,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner tread section !!!

Pass 15 Jul 2008 65,900 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,892 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 65,586 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 65,563 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear disc corroded inner and outer surface

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,774 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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LS04 UAK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 89,350 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS04 UAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LS04 UAK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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