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LS04 UCL

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,881 mi
Last recorded129,881 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 UCL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 129,881 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 127,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 124,541 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 118,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 112,781 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 106,219 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 100,664 miles

advise tints on n/s/f o/s/f door windows

Pass 12 Sep 2008 93,324 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 93,324 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,305 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 83,047 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 UCL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

LS04 UCL is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is LS04 UCL safe to buy?

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