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LS04 XNJ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,900 mi
Last recorded123,900 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XNJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 123,900 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 121,142 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 121,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Wiring has rubbed on wheel and broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 115,744 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 115,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 111,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,381 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 103,664 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 100,947 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,501 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 93,604 miles

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance nsr & osr inner lamps (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 93,552 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords osr tyre & nsr tyre bald inside edge (4.1.D.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance nsr & osr inner lamps (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,134 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 82,184 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,391 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,638 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,088 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,838 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,679 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 52,606 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 47,369 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,507 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 35,798 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 26,870 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 XNJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XNJ, 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 XNJ registered?

LS04 XNJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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The MOT history for LS04 XNJ shows 24 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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