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LS04 UAX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,280 mi
Last recorded75,280 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 UAX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 75,280 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2016 56,520 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,511 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,555 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 50,555 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,176 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 46,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,269 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 40,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in nearside rear tyre outter wall.

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,137 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 37,137 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 32,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,662 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 28,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UAX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAX, 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 UAX registered?

LS04 UAX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is LS04 UAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS04 UAX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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