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AF54 LJS

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

195,232 mi
Last recorded195,232 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 LJS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 195,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff welded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 195,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear diff welded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 189,344 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Outer sill and undercovers obscuring view

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Upper headlights brackets broken / loose but secure when bonnet shut secure

windscreen cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2020 178,148 miles

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

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

Front exhaust clamp missing (is secure and no leaks)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust modified

sill and undercovers

steering rack boots coming unstuck both

Fail 19 Oct 2020 177,849 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified wires cut and not connected (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking pipe leaking from filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 175,264 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))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 175,253 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 161,462 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 152,042 miles

Both rear number plate lights very dim. (replace bulbs)

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Minor cracks. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Minor cracks. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Remove item from drivers view.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 152,042 miles

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

Both rear number plate lights very dim. (replace bulbs)

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Minor cracks. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Minor cracks. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Remove item from drivers view.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 147,255 miles

Engine cover

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 142,202 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 142,164 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 124,417 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 124,353 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 111,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 103,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag on

Fail 12 Oct 2010 84,663 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,663 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,153 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,103 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,982 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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AF54 LJS is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF54 LJS, 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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AF54 LJS is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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