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LS04 XNK

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,898 mi
Last recorded145,898 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XNK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 145,898 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 145,898 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 131,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 118,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Feb 2015 118,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 102,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,089 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 78,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 70,123 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 62,649 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,997 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,963 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 41,530 miles

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

metal support around fuel pump (in line) area broken/bent. reqs new metal trim, all fixing items and pump due to impact damage

Pass 2 May 2007 41,530 miles

metal support around fuel pump (in line) area broken/bent. reqs new metal trim, all fixing items and pump due to impact damage

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 XNK is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XNK, 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 XNK registered?

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

Is LS04 XNK safe to buy?

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