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LS04 XFW

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,550 mi
Last recorded76,550 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,550 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 71,971 miles

brake warning light on

exhaust front pipe mounting broken

o/s/f bottom ball joint worn

rear brake pads very thin

Pass 12 May 2010 65,517 miles

ADVISE - CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE - REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Fail 12 May 2010 65,517 miles

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

ADVISE - CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE - REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,418 miles

play in front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 28 Apr 2009 56,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,539 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 44,806 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 XFW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

LS04 XFW is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is LS04 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS04 XFW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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