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LS04 VXV

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

229,911 mi
Last recorded229,911 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 VXV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 229,911 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing slightly

brake fluid level in reservoir is between min and max

front anti-roll bar D bushes slightly worn

n/s/f rear wishbone rubber bush slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre in nearing 2mm of tread

o/s/r tyre has a nail the tread

oil leak

slight up and down movement on both front lower ball joints

small stone chip on windscreen zone A

Fail 20 Apr 2017 229,911 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges wearing slightly

brake fluid level in reservoir is between min and max

front anti-roll bar D bushes slightly worn

n/s/f rear wishbone rubber bush slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre in nearing 2mm of tread

o/s/r tyre has a nail the tread

oil leak

slight up and down movement on both front lower ball joints

small stone chip on windscreen zone A

Pass 29 Apr 2016 212,591 miles

n/s mirror is slightly opaic

slight oil leak

slight play on o/s/f anti roll bar bush

Pass 2 May 2015 195,028 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 176,911 miles

parking brake is 18% slightly low reading

Pass 19 Apr 2013 160,619 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 145,470 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 126,627 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 110,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 91,445 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 72,858 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 72,858 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 54,786 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VXV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

LS04 VXV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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