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LS04 XHG

2004 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,331 mi
Last recorded165,331 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XHG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 165,331 miles

emssions wont rev

Pass 30 Mar 2021 156,978 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 156,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 146,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 133,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 126,275 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 126,274 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 123,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low worn on edges and outer wall poor recommend renewal (4.1.E.1)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ? ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 123,055 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x marked with yellow (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low worn on edges and outer wall poor recommend renewal (4.1.E.1)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ? ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 117,823 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres perished and starting to split

Fail 26 May 2016 117,823 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner section, heavily perished in tread grooves (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres splitting on inner sidewalls close to cords

Fail 18 May 2016 117,802 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner section, heavily perished in tread grooves (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres splitting on inner sidewalls close to cords

Pass 19 May 2015 112,403 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread grooves

Fail 18 May 2015 112,403 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread grooves

Pass 19 May 2014 107,026 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread grooves

Fail 16 May 2014 106,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread grooves

Pass 31 May 2013 102,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust centre clamp undone

n/s/f brake unit v. lazy at lower efforts

n/s/f tyre cracking with age

Fail 18 May 2013 102,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre clamp undone

n/s/f brake unit v. lazy at lower efforts

n/s/f tyre cracking with age

Pass 16 May 2012 96,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre perished in treaded area

Fail 7 May 2011 88,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 88,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 78,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,954 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 55,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 55,195 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 42,686 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XHG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XHG, 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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LS04 XHG is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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