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LS04 VXU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

203,726 mi
Last recorded203,726 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 VXU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 203,726 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside wiper blades split on end of blades

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 203,695 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside wiper blades split on end of blades

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 189,454 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2016 189,452 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 174,469 miles

both sides front tyres worn at inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Oct 2015 174,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault small chips to screen (5.4.2)

both sides front tyres worn at inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2014 158,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

small chips to screen

Fail 29 Sep 2014 158,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

small chips to screen

Pass 24 Sep 2013 145,866 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 145,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 136,889 miles

n/s/r tyre bald inside edge

Fail 3 Oct 2012 136,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre bald inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 129,475 miles

front brake pad warning wire broken

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2011 129,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pad warning wire broken

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2010 118,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 118,611 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 114,632 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 103,421 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 103,399 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 84,153 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 VXU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

LS04 VXU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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