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LR54 XAE

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,309 mi
Last recorded104,309 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 XAE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 104,309 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides on limit for MOT test (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Just before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 104,309 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides on limit for MOT test (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Just before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 99,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 95,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 92,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 89,976 miles

N/S/R Jacking point rubber missing

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,057 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES AND PERRISHED

Fail 18 Jun 2009 78,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE ON 2M

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER REAR VOID BUSHES AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES AND PERRISHED

Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,173 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 53,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 XAE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

LR54 XAE is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is LR54 XAE safe to buy?

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