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LS04 XJV

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,201 mi
Last recorded97,201 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XJV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 97,201 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 89,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2021 84,370 miles

Front Both side front window tinted, not adversely affecting driver's view

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

surface rust

Fail 29 May 2021 84,348 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cords or ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both side front window tinted, not adversely affecting driver's view

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

surface rust

Pass 29 May 2020 79,695 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 79,695 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 73,706 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 73,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,185 miles

covers under car and tray.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,324 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,062 miles

N/S/F tyre has a lot of cuts in side wall

Fail 11 Mar 2014 47,059 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has a lot of cuts in side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,941 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 42,928 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,508 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 37,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,754 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,154 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,329 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 15,032 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 XJV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

LS04 XJV is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 June 2004.

Is LS04 XJV safe to buy?

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