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LR54 LTA

2004 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,811 mi
Last recorded112,811 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 LTA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2024 112,811 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 104,391 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 102,044 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,541 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 96,731 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,754 miles

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

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2018 90,056 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 90,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 70,282 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 67,550 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 65,849 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 65,849 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 63,552 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,550 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,432 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,741 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,132 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,081 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,098 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,302 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 LTA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LR54 LTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR54 LTA registered?

LR54 LTA is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is LR54 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR54 LTA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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