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LS04 UAU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,341 mi
Last recorded138,341 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 UAU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 138,341 miles

handbrake slightly high

Pass 11 Sep 2015 131,692 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 120,395 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine mounts defective

Fail 9 Sep 2014 120,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine mounts defective

Pass 13 Sep 2013 106,345 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

near side front steering arm slight play

off side front steering arm slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2013 97,558 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 97,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,380 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,115 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 78,110 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 163,408 miles

near side front ant roll bar linkgae cover deteriorated

off side front steering arm slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2010 153,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 140,539 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 140,523 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front ant roll bar linkage cover split

near side front screen chiped

near side front tyre side wall cut

Pass 13 Aug 2008 128,530 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 115,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 102,775 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 UAU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAU, 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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What year was LS04 UAU registered?

LS04 UAU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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