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LS04 UCN

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,573 mi
Last recorded134,573 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 UCN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 134,573 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 134,570 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2022 133,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 133,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 132,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 131,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 128,650 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 128,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Side Light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 104,415 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 104,415 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,075 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,065 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 29 Jun 2013 73,525 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,688 miles

Advise:engine oil leak

Advise:parking brake noisey/squeals on application

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,130 miles

Advise:engine oil leak

Advise:engine oil level on minimum

Advise:o/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2010 48,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,752 miles

Advise:n/s/f tyre 3mm & scrubbing outer edge

Advise:n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

Advise:o/s/f tyre sidewall damage & 3mm

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,250 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,437 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 UCN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UCN, 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 UCN registered?

LS04 UCN is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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The MOT history for LS04 UCN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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