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LS04 VXW

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,308 mi
Last recorded155,308 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 155,308 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 152,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

high brake level light not working

Fail 1 Sep 2020 152,185 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

high brake level light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2019 150,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 147,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 142,828 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 142,828 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 135,952 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 129,065 miles

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 122,144 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 116,541 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 108,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2011 99,065 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 83,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 72,683 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 72,681 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,150 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 48,149 miles

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

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

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)

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 VXW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS04 VXW registered?

LS04 VXW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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