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LS04 XZE

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

196,072 mi
Last recorded196,072 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XZE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 196,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 187,270 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 177,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged , nearside outer arches corroded

aftermarket headlamps fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2022 177,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged , nearside outer arches corroded

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

aftermarket headlamps fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2021 148,859 miles

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))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 146,917 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 144,587 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 141,971 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under tray fitted covering items

Pass 3 Jun 2017 138,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine check light illuminated

Fail 2 Jun 2017 138,091 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine check light illuminated

Pass 4 Jun 2016 126,692 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 115,893 miles

tyres worn and cracking

Pass 16 May 2014 111,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 107,126 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 101,007 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 95,484 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,573 miles

front position lamps have been replaced with LEDS

Fail 9 Jun 2010 87,573 miles

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

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

front position lamps have been replaced with LEDS

Pass 28 May 2009 72,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 61,663 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 61,663 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 50,202 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 XZE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

LS04 XZE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is LS04 XZE safe to buy?

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