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LR54 WME

2004 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,320 mi
Last recorded83,320 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 WME
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 83,320 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 81,095 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 77,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,289 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 65,834 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 63,248 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 61,446 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 59,790 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 58,587 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 58,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,789 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 56,789 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,896 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 51,147 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,869 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 40,834 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,046 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

stone chip in screen o/s

Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,201 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 19,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,355 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 11 Sep 2008 17,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 14,810 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 WME is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WME, 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

How do I check the history of LR54 WME?

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What year was LR54 WME registered?

LR54 WME is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 October 2004.

Is LR54 WME safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR54 WME shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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