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AU54 LTX

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,007 mi
Last recorded84,007 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 LTX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 84,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 80,539 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 76,423 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 74,360 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,642 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 73,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 65,287 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 61,456 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 58,167 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,518 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,283 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 50,283 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 44,829 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,037 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 42,037 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,481 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 38,481 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,346 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated not affecting seal effectiveness

Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,095 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,106 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 21,106 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,907 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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AU54 LTX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU54 LTX, 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 AU54 LTX registered?

AU54 LTX is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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