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LS04 UCU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,229 mi
Last recorded162,229 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 UCU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 162,229 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 162,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 154,115 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing complete inspection

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside number plate light cover missing

oil leaks/engine oil burning on exhaust

Fail 9 Apr 2016 154,030 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing complete inspection

front wipers smearing slightly

oil leaks/engine oil burning on exhaust

Pass 8 Apr 2015 144,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both front seat belts slightly weak to retract

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge/starting to get low on tread

Fail 4 Apr 2015 144,075 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front seat belts slightly weak to retract

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge/starting to get low on tread

Fail 10 Jun 2014 138,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 138,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jun 2013 133,714 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 133,174 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 124,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear position lamps have poor out-put

Fail 28 Mar 2012 124,683 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear position lamps have poor out-put

Pass 20 May 2011 116,916 miles

Major oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2010 107,233 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 70,928 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 40,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UCU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

LS04 UCU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is LS04 UCU safe to buy?

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