MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
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
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
tyres worn and cracking
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front position lamps have been replaced with LEDS
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
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)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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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.
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