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LS04 XFY

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,670 mi
Last recorded29,670 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XFY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,670 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 29,655 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,811 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 11,848 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 11,848 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XFY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XFY, 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

How do I check the history of LS04 XFY?

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What year was LS04 XFY registered?

LS04 XFY is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is LS04 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS04 XFY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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