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LR54 LDU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,127 mi
Last recorded98,127 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 LDU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 98,127 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 96,907 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 93,092 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,793 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,026 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,872 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 83,864 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,352 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr to osr brake pipe starting to corrode, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end to rack slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 78,349 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge worn, and small cut showing steel cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr to osr brake pipe starting to corrode, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end to rack slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 73,980 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 73,979 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached secureing bolt washer missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2017 70,310 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

Oil leak ()

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

under trays and sill guards fitted

Fail 3 May 2017 70,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays and sill guards fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 66,011 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 61,421 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 61,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 May 2013 49,180 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 49,070 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,913 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 37,510 miles

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)

nearside front tyre has some damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre has some damage to outer sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,742 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 33,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,123 miles

cut in fropnt offside tyre wall

play in rear of front lower arm bushes

Fail 18 Dec 2008 34,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F+O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALLS DAMAGED

Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,893 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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LR54 LDU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LR54 LDU, 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 LR54 LDU registered?

LR54 LDU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is LR54 LDU safe to buy?

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