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LS04 UCX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,655 mi
Last recorded88,655 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 83,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 83,747 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,430 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 71,687 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,635 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,443 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,302 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,096 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 64,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,683 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,116 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 48,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,106 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front bumper cover insecure from nearide.

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 43,106 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front bumper cover insecure from nearide.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 39,525 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 May 2010 39,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,933 miles

Centre exhaust bracket from gearbox to down pipe corroded.

Nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Fail 20 Apr 2009 35,933 miles

Centre exhaust bracket from gearbox to down pipe corroded.

Nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,769 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 28,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,461 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 UCX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

LS04 UCX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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