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LS04 XRE

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,008 mi
Last recorded79,008 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XRE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 79,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 79,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 75,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,390 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 72,390 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 68,821 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 68,801 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,576 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 65,576 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,574 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 52,524 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 52,524 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 45,459 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,668 miles

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENS COVER MISSING , OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL LINER DAMAGED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,081 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 38,081 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 34,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,611 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 27,327 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 27,322 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,006 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,776 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,590 miles

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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 XRE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

LS04 XRE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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