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LR54 LUJ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,011 mi
Last recorded141,011 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 LUJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 141,011 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 141,011 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 125,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 125,872 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 115,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 115,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 102,745 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 95,099 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 95,096 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 85,432 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 85,432 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 84,234 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 84,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,330 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 82,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake wear warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 79,282 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 76,854 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 76,854 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 75,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 72,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 69,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers poor

Pass 31 Dec 2010 67,404 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 65,251 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 59,216 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 48,210 miles

front number plate cracked

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 LUJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

LR54 LUJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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