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LR54 WMU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,530 mi
Last recorded123,530 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 WMU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 123,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 123,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 121,953 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

Pass 1 Oct 2022 119,726 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 119,719 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour Showing pink (4.1.4 (d))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 118,215 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 118,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2020 117,362 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 117,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 116,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking block area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 116,673 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall / also has slight cuttings (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking block area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 114,472 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 114,472 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 111,990 miles

front suspension lower arm rear bushes seem spongy but still intact

n/s/r tyre edges perished/ cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,926 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 109,902 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

front flexi brake hoses perished

o/s head light image deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 104,225 miles

front flexi brake hoses slightly perished x 2

front tyres balding on edges /outer edges perished cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2013 101,465 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 101,428 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)

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,926 miles

offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes perishing slight movement

offside & nearside front tyres wearing edges

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2011 93,637 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 88,139 miles

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

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

wear to front brake discs

Fail 6 Oct 2010 87,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,999 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2009 74,956 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,054 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,152 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 WMU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WMU, 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 WMU registered?

LR54 WMU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is LR54 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR54 WMU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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