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LS04 XGU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,232 mi
Last recorded169,232 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XGU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 169,232 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 165,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 24 Feb 2015 156,186 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 145,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 141,030 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2012 113,946 miles

brake pad warnning light on

Fail 6 Jan 2011 81,686 miles

2x dash warning lights on

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,686 miles

2x dash warning lights on

Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,514 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 54,267 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,438 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 XGU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

LS04 XGU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is LS04 XGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS04 XGU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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