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LS04 XJH

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,924 mi
Last recorded95,924 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XJH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 95,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 95,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 94,075 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 94,074 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 91,584 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 88,335 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 85,129 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,220 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 77,364 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 74,530 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 74,530 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 71,935 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 71,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2016 68,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 64,722 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 61,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 61,863 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 57,653 miles

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

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

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

front number plate craked

nearside front tyre starting to crack in the tread

offside rear tyre starting to crack in the tread

Pass 18 May 2012 52,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 9 May 2011 47,963 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 42,690 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 42,690 miles

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 38,666 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,328 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 34,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,999 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 28,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 XJH is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 XJH, 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 XJH registered?

LS04 XJH is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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